Older, solid-walled homes
Newton Poppleford has a large older stock (17% 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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Buying in Newton Poppleford? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Newton Poppleford
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
A Level 2 Home Survey covers the typical Newton Poppleford purchase. The exception is the older, listed or much-extended house, where a Level 3 is the better buy.
- Roughly 17% of Newton Poppleford's homes pre-date 1919.
- 24 listed buildings in and around Newton Poppleford, 5 of them Grade I or II*.
- 6 of 22 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Newton Poppleford market snapshot
The median Newton Poppleford sale in 2025 was £318,750, across 32 sales (up 9% on 2024's £292,500).
- Median price, 2025
- £318,750
- Sales, 2025
- 32
- Median vs 2024
- +9.0%
- Leasehold share
- 3%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,918
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £378,000 |
| terraced | £217,250 |
Sales mix: detached 59%, terraced 25%, semi-detached 12%, flat/maisonette 3%. EX10. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Newton Poppleford built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Newton Poppleford
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 24 buildings in and around Newton Poppleford, including Church Of St Luke (Grade II*); Conen Cottage, Oak Apple Cottage, Primrose Cottage And The Cottage (Grade II*); Ham Cottage (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: Church Of St Luke · Conen Cottage, Oak Apple Cottage, Primrose Cottage And The Cottage · Ham Cottage
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
6 of the 22 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 5 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The radon map square at the centre of Newton Poppleford is class 1 (under 1% of homes above the Action Level).
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Newton Poppleford the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). Cob (earth walling) is a traditional Devon material; it needs to breathe and stay dry, so cement render, blocked gutters and raised paths are red flags.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Newton Poppleford shows moderate shrink-swell clay, significant slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
When Newton Poppleford's homes were built
Newton Poppleford LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Newton Poppleford?
For Newton Poppleford sellers, 2025 medians were detached £378,000, terraced £217,250. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Places near Newton Poppleford
- Otterton 4.4 km · £309,000
- West Hill 4.4 km · £749,500
- Sidmouth 4.5 km · £432,000
- Ottery St Mary 5.8 km · £295,000
- Woodbury 7.9 km · £355,000
- Budleigh Salterton 8.2 km · £455,000
Newton Poppleford survey questions
How much do houses cost in Newton Poppleford?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 32 homes sold in Newton Poppleford in 2025 with a median price of £318,750 (up 9% on 2024's £292,500). The most common type sold was detached (59% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Newton Poppleford?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. A Level 2 Home Survey suits most modern homes here; older or altered houses need a Level 3. Roughly 17% of Newton Poppleford's homes pre-date 1919. 24 listed buildings in and around Newton Poppleford, 5 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Newton Poppleford in a radon Affected Area?
Partly. 0% of the sold postcodes we checked are in a radon Affected Area; the centre square is class 1.
Does Newton Poppleford flood?
6 out of 22 checked Newton Poppleford postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 5 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How many listed buildings are there in Newton Poppleford?
Historic England's list shows 24 listed buildings in and around Newton Poppleford: 0 Grade I, 5 Grade II* and 19 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Newton Poppleford?
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