Older, solid-walled homes
Around 36% of homes here are pre-1919. Older roofs, chimneys and timber floors are where repair bills hide, and breathable lime-based materials usually suit these walls better than cement.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Mevagissey, Cornwall
Surveyors in Mevagissey
Buying in Mevagissey? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Mevagissey
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Mevagissey: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period ones. For a pre-1919, listed, extended or altered home, choose a Level 3. For a conventional home in reasonable condition, a Level 2 is usually enough.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 36% (VOA).
- 121 listed buildings in and around Mevagissey, 4 of them Grade I or II*.
- 4 of 32 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Mevagissey market snapshot
The median Mevagissey sale in 2025 was £317,500, across 39 sales (down 22% on 2024's £407,500).
- Median price, 2025
- £317,500
- Sales, 2025
- 39
- Median vs 2024
- -22.1%
- Leasehold share
- 13%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,878
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £430,000 |
| semi-detached | £317,500 |
| terraced | £275,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £139,950 |
Sales mix: detached 51%, semi-detached 18%, terraced 18%, flat/maisonette 13%. PL26. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Mevagissey built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Mevagissey
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 121 buildings in and around Mevagissey, including 27, Polkirt Hill (Grade II*); Church Of St Peter (Grade II*); Harbour Piers And Quays (Grade II*). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: 27, Polkirt Hill · Church Of St Peter · Harbour Piers And Quays
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Mevagissey. Permitted development rights are narrower inside a conservation area, so extensions, windows and solar panels may need planning permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
4 of the 32 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 3 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Mevagissey is class 6: an estimated 30% or more of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. Radon is a known issue in much of the South West; ask whether the home has been tested or has protection.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Expect your conveyancer to order a mining search, and if the home has pre-1950 concrete blocks, a mundic test may be a lender condition.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Mevagissey the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Locally the slates and shales are called killas; rubble-stone and slate-hung walls are typical, and soft stone and old mortar weather over time.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Mevagissey shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
Being about 0.6 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
When Mevagissey's homes were built
Mevagissey LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Mevagissey?
Thinking of selling in Mevagissey? 2025 medians by type: detached £430,000, semi-detached £317,500, terraced £275,500, flat/maisonette £139,950. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
Need an EPC in Mevagissey? EPCs in Mevagissey. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near Mevagissey
- Gorran Haven 3.4 km · £630,000
- St Austell 7.5 km · £238,950
- Carlyon Bay 7.9 km · £528,500
- St Stephen 10.7 km · £263,750
- Foxhole 10.8 km · £195,000
- Grampound Road 11.2 km · £222,500
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Mevagissey survey questions
How much do houses cost in Mevagissey?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 39 homes sold in Mevagissey in 2025 with a median price of £317,500 (down 22% on 2024's £407,500). The most common type sold was detached (51% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Mevagissey?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 36% (VOA). 121 listed buildings in and around Mevagissey, 4 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Mevagissey in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Mevagissey, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 30% or more of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 6).
Does Mevagissey flood?
It depends on the street: 4 of 32 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (3 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Mevagissey?
Almost always. your solicitor will order a mining search as part of the usual Cornish searches.
How do I get a survey quote in Mevagissey?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Mevagissey address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.