Older, solid-walled homes
Around 29% of homes here are pre-1919. Older roofs, chimneys and timber floors are where repair bills hide, and breathable lime-based materials usually suit these walls better than cement.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Perranarworthal, Cornwall
Surveyors in Perranarworthal
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Perranarworthal
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
About a fifth or more of Perranarworthal's homes are pre-1919, so the right survey depends on the house. 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.
- 29% of homes in the 2 neighbourhoods where Perranarworthal homes sold were built before 1919.
- 52 listed buildings in and around Perranarworthal, 7 of them Grade I or II*.
- 2 of 19 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Perranarworthal market snapshot
The median Perranarworthal sale in 2025 was £697,500, across 20 sales (up 75% on 2024's £399,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £697,500
- Sales, 2025
- 20
- Median vs 2024
- +74.8%
- Leasehold share
- 5%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,305
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £765,100 |
Sales mix: detached 75%, semi-detached 20%, flat/maisonette 5%. TR3. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Perranarworthal built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Perranarworthal
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 52 buildings in and around Perranarworthal, including Church Of Saint Piran (Grade II*); Dry Sand Shop And Green Sand Shop (Grade II*); Engineers Shop (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 Saint Piran · Dry Sand Shop And Green Sand Shop · Engineers Shop
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Perranarworthal. 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)
2 of the 19 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 2 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 Perranarworthal 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. Check whether the house has a radon sump or membrane, and if there's no test result, plan one in the first year.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mining and mundic
Perranarworthal lies inside the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. Expect your conveyancer to order a mining search, and if the home has pre-1950 concrete blocks, a mundic test may be a lender condition.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Perranarworthal the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Locally the slates and shales are called killas; rubble-stone and slate-hung walls are typical, and soft stone and old mortar weather over time.
Source: BGS 625k
When Perranarworthal's homes were built
Perranarworthal LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Perranarworthal?
For Perranarworthal sellers, 2025 medians were detached £765,100. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Perranarworthal survey questions
How much do houses cost in Perranarworthal?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 20 homes sold in Perranarworthal in 2025 with a median price of £697,500 (up 75% on 2024's £399,000). The most common type sold was detached (75% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Perranarworthal?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 29% of homes in the 2 neighbourhoods where Perranarworthal homes sold were built before 1919. 52 listed buildings in and around Perranarworthal, 7 of them Grade I or II*. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Perranarworthal in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Perranarworthal, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 30% or more of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 6).
Does Perranarworthal flood?
It depends on the street: 2 of 19 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (2 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
Do I need a mining search when buying in Perranarworthal?
Yes in practice: lenders expect one across Cornwall, and doubly so inside the mining World Heritage Site, which covers Perranarworthal. The conveyancer arranges it.
How do I get a survey quote in Perranarworthal?
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