Older, solid-walled homes
With 22% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Okehampton, Devon
Surveyors in Okehampton
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Okehampton, West Devon, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Okehampton
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Okehampton is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older 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. 13% of 2025 sales here were new-builds; for a brand-new home, a snagging inspection may be more useful than either.
- 22% of homes in the 5 neighbourhoods where Okehampton homes sold were built before 1919.
- 23 listed buildings in and around Okehampton, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
Okehampton market snapshot
In 2025, 164 homes sold in Okehampton at a median price of £250,000, down 1% on 2024's £253,750.
- Median price, 2025
- £250,000
- Sales, 2025
- 164
- Median vs 2024
- -1.5%
- Leasehold share
- 13%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 9,108
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £365,000 |
| semi-detached | £247,500 |
| terraced | £217,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £145,000 |
Sales mix: detached 35%, terraced 27%, semi-detached 25%, flat/maisonette 13%. EX20. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Okehampton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Okehampton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 23 buildings in and around Okehampton, including Chapel Of St James (Grade II*); Oaklands (Grade II*); Town Hall (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: Chapel Of St James · Oaklands · Town Hall
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Okehampton. 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)
8 of the 98 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 1 km radon map square at the centre of Okehampton 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. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Parts of West Devon share Cornwall's mining history; a mining search and, for pre-1950 concrete-block homes, a mundic test may be needed.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Okehampton the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). 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 Okehampton 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
When Okehampton's homes were built
Okehampton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Okehampton?
Selling a home in Okehampton? Last year's medians ran: detached £365,000, semi-detached £247,500, terraced £217,500, flat/maisonette £145,000. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Places near Okehampton
- North Tawton 10.1 km · £230,000
- Hatherleigh 10.4 km · £255,000
- Winkleigh 13.6 km · £298,750
- Chagford 13.6 km · £447,500
- Halwill Junction 15.1 km · £265,500
- Moretonhampstead 18.9 km · £322,500
Okehampton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Okehampton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 164 homes sold in Okehampton in 2025 with a median price of £250,000 (down 1% on 2024's £253,750). The most common type sold was detached (35% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Okehampton?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 22% of homes in the 5 neighbourhoods where Okehampton homes sold were built before 1919. 23 listed buildings in and around Okehampton, 3 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Okehampton in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 98 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 Okehampton flood?
8 out of 98 checked Okehampton 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 Okehampton?
Historic England's list shows 23 listed buildings in and around Okehampton: 0 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 20 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Okehampton?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Okehampton address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.