Older, solid-walled homes
Around 45% 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
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Surveyors in Moretonhampstead
Buying in Moretonhampstead? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Moretonhampstead
Level 3 Building Survey
A Level 3 Building Survey suits the typical Moretonhampstead home. With so much older, solid-walled stock, the deeper inspection and repair advice of a Level 3 usually pays for itself. A Level 2 can still suit a newer, conventional home.
- 45% of homes in the 1 neighbourhoods where Moretonhampstead homes sold were built before 1919.
- 65 listed buildings in and around Moretonhampstead, 4 of them Grade I or II*.
Moretonhampstead market snapshot
£322,500 was the middle price of the 18 Moretonhampstead homes sold in 2025; that's down 27% on 2024's £442,500.
- Median price, 2025
- £322,500
- Sales, 2025
- 18
- Median vs 2024
- -27.1%
- Leasehold share
- 11%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,334
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £412,500 |
| terraced | £259,950 |
Sales mix: detached 39%, terraced 28%, semi-detached 17%, flat/maisonette 17%. TQ13. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Moretonhampstead built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Moretonhampstead
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 65 buildings in and around Moretonhampstead, including Almshouses (Grade I); Church Of St Andrew (Grade I); (Pitt House) Including Stable Range Adjoining North (Grade II*). If the home you're buying is listed, alterations (even past ones) may have needed listed building consent; ask for the paperwork.
List entries: Almshouses · Church Of St Andrew · (Pitt House) Including Stable Range Adjoining North
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Moretonhampstead. Inside a conservation area, things like replacement windows and roof changes can need permission, which matters if you're planning work.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
1 of the 13 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 1 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 Moretonhampstead 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. It's invisible and odourless, so the only way to know is a test; ask the seller, or budget for one after you move in.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Moretonhampstead the bedrock is granite (BGS class: felsic rock) (100%). Granite areas tend to have higher radon, and granite-built homes are tough but can suffer driven-rain penetration through joints.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Moretonhampstead 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
Dartmoor
Moretonhampstead is inside Dartmoor, where the National Park Authority is the planning authority. Planning rules for extensions and changes are stricter here.
Source: ONS
When Moretonhampstead's homes were built
Moretonhampstead LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Moretonhampstead?
Selling a home in Moretonhampstead? Last year's medians ran: detached £412,500, terraced £259,950. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Moretonhampstead
- Chagford 5.5 km · £447,500
- Bovey Tracey 9.8 km · £350,000
- Chudleigh 13.2 km · £285,000
- Ashburton 16.2 km · £280,000
- Crediton 16.2 km · £260,000
- Kingsteignton 17.4 km · £280,000
Moretonhampstead survey questions
How much do houses cost in Moretonhampstead?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 18 homes sold in Moretonhampstead in 2025 with a median price of £322,500 (down 27% on 2024's £442,500). The most common type sold was detached (39% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Moretonhampstead?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Older housing is common here, so a Level 3 Building Survey is often the better fit. 45% of homes in the 1 neighbourhoods where Moretonhampstead homes sold were built before 1919. 65 listed buildings in and around Moretonhampstead, 4 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Moretonhampstead in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 13 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 6 (30% or more of homes above the Action Level).
Does Moretonhampstead flood?
It depends on the street: 1 of 13 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (1 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Moretonhampstead?
Historic England's list shows 65 listed buildings in and around Moretonhampstead: 2 Grade I, 2 Grade II* and 61 Grade II.
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