Older, solid-walled homes
With 32% 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 · Otterton, Devon
Surveyors in Otterton
Buying in Otterton? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Otterton
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Otterton is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. 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.
- Roughly 32% of Otterton's homes pre-date 1919.
- 71 listed buildings in and around Otterton, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
- 1 of 8 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Otterton market snapshot
The median Otterton sale in 2025 was £309,000, across 12 sales.
- Median price, 2025
- £309,000
- Sales, 2025
- 12
- Leasehold share
- 0%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 673
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| terraced | £290,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 50%, semi-detached 33%, detached 8%, flat/maisonette 8%. EX9. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Otterton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Otterton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 71 buildings in and around Otterton, including Basclose (Grade II*); Church Of St Michael (Grade II*); Otterton Mill Including Mill Leat And Sluices To North (Grade II*). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Basclose · Church Of St Michael · Otterton Mill Including Mill Leat And Sluices To North
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Otterton. 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 8 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. 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 Otterton is class 2: an estimated 1 to 3% of homes are above the radon Action Level. 88% 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 Otterton the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). In Devon, older homes on this ground are often cob (earth walls) or local stone; cob must stay dry, so look hard at renders, gutters and ground levels.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Otterton shows moderate shrink-swell clay potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
Otterton is within about 1.5 km of the open coast. Salt air shortens the life of metal fixings, window frames and render, and wind-driven rain finds weak spots in walls.
Source: Natural Earth
When Otterton's homes were built
Otterton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Otterton?
Selling a home in Otterton? Last year's medians ran: terraced £290,000. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Places near Otterton
- Budleigh Salterton 4 km · £455,000
- Newton Poppleford 4.4 km · £318,750
- Sidmouth 4.8 km · £432,000
- Woodbury 7.5 km · £355,000
- West Hill 8.6 km · £749,500
- Exmouth 9.4 km · £325,000
Otterton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Otterton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 12 homes sold in Otterton in 2025 with a median price of £309,000. The most common type sold was terraced (50% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Otterton?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 32% of Otterton's homes pre-date 1919. 71 listed buildings in and around Otterton, 3 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Otterton in a radon Affected Area?
Largely, yes. The central square is class 2, meaning 1 to 3% of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 88% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Otterton flood?
1 out of 8 checked Otterton postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 1 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
How many listed buildings are there in Otterton?
Historic England's list shows 71 listed buildings in and around Otterton: 0 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 68 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Otterton?
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