Older, solid-walled homes
Padstow 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
Surveyors · Padstow, Cornwall
Surveyors in Padstow
Home surveys in Padstow: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Cornwall practice.
Our suggestion for Padstow
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Padstow is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. If the house is Victorian or older, listed, or has been heavily extended, go Level 3. Otherwise a Level 2 normally does the job.
- Roughly 24% of Padstow's homes pre-date 1919.
- 122 listed buildings in and around Padstow, 2 of them Grade I or II*.
- 3 of 28 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Padstow market snapshot
The median Padstow sale in 2025 was £363,000, across 33 sales (down 11% on 2024's £410,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £363,000
- Sales, 2025
- 33
- Median vs 2024
- -11.5%
- Leasehold share
- 12%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 2,351
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £775,000 |
| semi-detached | £328,500 |
| terraced | £316,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 48%, semi-detached 24%, detached 21%, flat/maisonette 6%. PL28. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Padstow built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Padstow
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 122 buildings in and around Padstow, including Church Of St Petroc (Grade I); Abbey House (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 Petroc · Abbey House
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Padstow. 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)
3 of the 28 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 3 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 Padstow 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. 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
Mining and mundic
Cornwall's metal-mining history means conveyancers usually order a mining search, and concrete-block homes built before about 1950 may need a mundic test for a mortgage.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Padstow the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). This is the 'killas' country of slate and shale; older homes are often rubble stone, sometimes slate-hung, and weathering of soft stone and mortar is common.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Padstow 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
Coastal exposure
Being about 0.3 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
When Padstow's homes were built
Padstow LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Padstow?
Thinking of selling in Padstow? 2025 medians by type: detached £775,000, semi-detached £328,500, terraced £316,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
Need an EPC in Padstow? EPCs in Padstow. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near Padstow
- Rock 2.1 km · £750,000
- Polzeath 3.9 km · £925,000
- Wadebridge 7.9 km · £320,000
- Port Isaac 9.6 km · £360,000
- St Columb Major 11.9 km · £240,000
- Lanivet 16.5 km · £225,000
Also covering: Trevone. We survey these places too; they don't have a page of their own.
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Padstow survey questions
How much do houses cost in Padstow?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 33 homes sold in Padstow in 2025 with a median price of £363,000 (down 11% on 2024's £410,000). The most common type sold was terraced (48% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Padstow?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 24% of Padstow's homes pre-date 1919. 122 listed buildings in and around Padstow, 2 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Padstow in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Padstow, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 5 to 10% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 4).
Does Padstow flood?
3 out of 28 checked Padstow postcodes sit in Flood Zone 2 or 3, 3 of them in Zone 3. That's river and sea flooding; surface water is separate.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Padstow?
Usually, yes. Mining searches are standard for Cornish purchases. Your conveyancer orders it; a mundic test is a separate check on pre-1950 concrete.
How do I get a survey quote in Padstow?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Padstow address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.