Older, solid-walled homes
Paignton has a large older stock (19% 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 · Paignton, Devon
Surveyors in Paignton
Surveys for Paignton buyers, with Paignton's own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Paignton
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
Much of Paignton was built after 1919, so a Level 2 Home Survey suits most buyers. Step up to a Level 3 if the home is older than about 1919, listed, extended, or you are planning work.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 19% (VOA).
- 216 listed buildings in and around Paignton, 9 of them Grade I or II*.
Paignton market snapshot
The median Paignton sale in 2025 was £259,000, across 1010 sales (down 1% on 2024's £262,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £259,000
- Sales, 2025
- 1010
- Median vs 2024
- -1.1%
- Leasehold share
- 18%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 67,509
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £370,000 |
| semi-detached | £270,000 |
| terraced | £220,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £145,000 |
Sales mix: detached 28%, semi-detached 27%, terraced 27%, flat/maisonette 19%. TQ3, TQ4, TQ2. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Paignton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Paignton
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 216 buildings in and around Paignton, including Parish Church Of St John The Baptist (Grade I); The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey (Grade I); Torre Abbey (Grade I). If the home you're buying is listed, alterations (even past ones) may have needed listed building consent; ask for the paperwork.
List entries: Parish Church Of St John The Baptist · The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey · Torre Abbey
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Belgravia, Chelston, Cockington, Old Paignton, Polsham and others. 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)
3 of 100 postcodes checked are in Flood Zone 2 or 3, so most of Paignton sits outside the river and sea flood zones. Low-lying streets and surface water can still catch people out.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Paignton is class 2: an estimated 1 to 3% 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 Paignton the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (55%) and mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (21%). 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 Paignton shows moderate slope instability (landslides), 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
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.9 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
18% of 2025 sales in Paignton were leasehold. Check the lease length, ground rent, service charges and any planned major works before you commit.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Paignton's homes were built
Paignton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Paignton?
Thinking of selling in Paignton? 2025 medians by type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £220,000, 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 Paignton
- Marldon 3.2 km · £313,750
- Torquay 4.5 km · £220,000
- Stoke Gabriel 5.2 km · £460,000
- Brixham 5.9 km · £295,000
- Kingskerswell 7.1 km · £315,000
- Ipplepen 7.9 km · £325,000
Paignton survey questions
How much do houses cost in Paignton?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 1010 homes sold in Paignton in 2025 with a median price of £259,000 (down 1% on 2024's £262,000). The most common type sold was detached (28% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Paignton?
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. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 19% (VOA). 216 listed buildings in and around Paignton, 9 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Paignton in a radon Affected Area?
Yes, mostly: 100% of the 673 sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area, and the central 1 km square is class 2 (1 to 3% of homes above the Action Level).
Does Paignton flood?
Of 100 postcodes in Paignton with 2025 sales, 3 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 3 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How many listed buildings are there in Paignton?
Historic England's list shows 216 listed buildings in and around Paignton: 3 Grade I, 6 Grade II* and 207 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Paignton?
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