Older, solid-walled homes
With 27% 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 · South Brent, Devon
Surveyors in South Brent
Home surveys in South Brent: the local risks, the price picture and the right survey level, from a surveyor-led Devon practice.
Our suggestion for South Brent
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in South Brent: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period 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.
- 27% of homes in the 2 neighbourhoods where South Brent homes sold were built before 1919.
- 12 listed buildings in and around South Brent, 1 of them Grade I or II*.
South Brent market snapshot
The median South Brent sale in 2025 was £290,000, across 30 sales (up 3% on 2024's £282,500).
- Median price, 2025
- £290,000
- Sales, 2025
- 30
- Median vs 2024
- +2.7%
- Leasehold share
- 10%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 2,643
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £407,500 |
| terraced | £242,500 |
Sales mix: terraced 50%, detached 33%, semi-detached 13%, flat/maisonette 3%. TQ10. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: South Brent built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in South Brent
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 12 buildings in and around South Brent, including Church Of St Petrock (Grade I). Buying a listed home? Ask the seller for consents for any past alterations, as unauthorised works stay with the building.
List entries: Church Of St Petrock
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: South Brent. If you plan changes, check with the council first: conservation area rules limit what you can do without permission.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
0 of 24 postcodes checked are in Flood Zone 2 or 3, so most of South Brent 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 South Brent 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. A three-month radon test is cheap, and fixes (often a sump or better underfloor ventilation) are well understood.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Mundic
Mundic (decaying concrete made with mine waste) is mainly a Cornish issue, but lenders also ask about it in parts of Devon such as South Hams. A pre-1950 concrete-block home here may need a mundic test.
Source: RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of South Brent the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (97%). Older homes are often built of local stone; check pointing, wall heads and chimney stacks.
Source: BGS 625k
Dartmoor
South Brent is inside Dartmoor, where the National Park Authority is the planning authority. Planning rules for extensions and changes are stricter here.
Source: ONS
When South Brent's homes were built
South Brent LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in South Brent?
Selling a home in South Brent? Last year's medians ran: detached £407,500, terraced £242,500. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
Need an EPC in South Brent? EPCs in South Brent. Request a quote for your sale or let.
Places near South Brent
- Ivybridge 7.2 km · £290,000
- Buckfastleigh 7.3 km · £237,000
- Dartington 9.1 km · £504,000
- Modbury 9.4 km · £395,000
- Totnes 10.5 km · £367,500
- Ashburton 11.4 km · £280,000
South Brent survey questions
How much do houses cost in South Brent?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 30 homes sold in South Brent in 2025 with a median price of £290,000 (up 3% on 2024's £282,500). The most common type sold was terraced (50% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in South Brent?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. 27% of homes in the 2 neighbourhoods where South Brent homes sold were built before 1919. 12 listed buildings in and around South Brent, 1 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is South Brent in a radon Affected Area?
For most of South Brent, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 30% or more of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 6).
Does South Brent flood?
It depends on the street: 0 of 24 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (0 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How do I get a survey quote in South Brent?
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the South Brent address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.