Older, solid-walled homes
Newton Abbot has a large older stock (24% pre-1919). Budget for the things old houses need: repointing, chimney work, timber repairs and sorting out unsuitable modern coatings.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
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Surveyors in Newton Abbot
Buying in Newton Abbot? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Newton Abbot
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of Newton Abbot's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
- 24% of homes in the 21 neighbourhoods where Newton Abbot homes sold were built before 1919.
- 144 listed buildings in and around Newton Abbot, 5 of them Grade I or II*.
- 10 of 100 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Newton Abbot market snapshot
£251,000 was the middle price of the 496 Newton Abbot homes sold in 2025; that's up 2% on 2024's £246,250.
- Median price, 2025
- £251,000
- Sales, 2025
- 496
- Median vs 2024
- +1.9%
- Leasehold share
- 14%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 29,650
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £375,000 |
| semi-detached | £265,000 |
| terraced | £225,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £154,500 |
Sales mix: terraced 33%, semi-detached 29%, detached 24%, flat/maisonette 15%. TQ12. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Newton Abbot built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Newton Abbot
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 144 buildings in and around Newton Abbot, including Forde House (Grade I); Parish Church Of All Saints (Grade I); Church Of St Mary Abbotsbury (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Forde House · Parish Church Of All Saints · Church Of St Mary Abbotsbury
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Courtenay Park And Devon Square, Forde Park, Newton Abbot, Wolborough Street, Wolborough Hill. 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)
10 of the 100 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 8 in Zone 3. Ask the seller about any past flooding and check insurance costs before you exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Newton Abbot is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 100% of the sold postcodes we checked fall in a radon Affected Area. A three-month radon test is cheap, and fixes (often a sump or better underfloor ventilation) are well understood.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Newton Abbot the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (45%) and sand, silt and clay (17%). Local stone is common in older houses, so pointing, chimney stacks and the tops of walls deserve a close look.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Newton Abbot shows significant soluble rocks (dissolution) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Newton Abbot's homes were built
Newton Abbot LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Newton Abbot?
Thinking of selling in Newton Abbot? 2025 medians by type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £265,000, terraced £225,000, flat/maisonette £154,500. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Places near Newton Abbot
- Kingsteignton 2 km · £280,000
- Kingskerswell 4 km · £315,000
- Ipplepen 5.2 km · £325,000
- Bishopsteignton 5.4 km · £465,000
- Shaldon 7.1 km · £420,000
- Marldon 8 km · £313,750
Newton Abbot survey questions
How much do houses cost in Newton Abbot?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 496 homes sold in Newton Abbot in 2025 with a median price of £251,000 (up 2% on 2024's £246,250). The most common type sold was terraced (33% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Newton Abbot?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 24% of homes in the 21 neighbourhoods where Newton Abbot homes sold were built before 1919. 144 listed buildings in and around Newton Abbot, 5 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Newton Abbot in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Newton Abbot, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 5 to 10% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 4).
Does Newton Abbot flood?
It depends on the street: 10 of 100 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (8 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Newton Abbot?
Historic England's list shows 144 listed buildings in and around Newton Abbot: 2 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 139 Grade II.
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