Older, solid-walled homes
With 30% 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 · Starcross, Devon
Surveyors in Starcross
RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys for homes in Starcross, Teignbridge, with local data on age, flood, radon and listed buildings.
Our suggestion for Starcross
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Starcross: 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.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 30% (VOA).
- 22 listed buildings in and around Starcross, 1 of them Grade I or II*.
- 10 of 16 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Starcross market snapshot
The median Starcross sale in 2025 was £249,250, across 30 sales (up 1% on 2024's £247,500).
- Median price, 2025
- £249,250
- Sales, 2025
- 30
- Median vs 2024
- +0.7%
- Leasehold share
- 3%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 1,687
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £360,000 |
| semi-detached | £290,000 |
| terraced | £230,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 47%, semi-detached 27%, detached 23%, flat/maisonette 3%. EX6. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Starcross built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Starcross
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 22 buildings in and around Starcross, including The Starcross Pumping House (Grade I). On a listed home, like-for-like repairs with traditional materials are the rule; your surveyor should flag anything that looks unconsented.
List entries: The Starcross Pumping House
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
10 of the 16 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 9 in Zone 3. Check the specific address on the government's flood risk service and get insurance quotes before exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Starcross 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. Radon is a known issue in much of the South West; ask whether the home has been tested or has protection.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Starcross 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
Coastal exposure
Starcross is within about 0.3 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 Starcross's homes were built
Starcross LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Starcross?
Selling a home in Starcross? Last year's medians ran: detached £360,000, semi-detached £290,000, terraced £230,000. Your house isn't an average, so we come and look: the appraisal is free.
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Starcross survey questions
How much do houses cost in Starcross?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 30 homes sold in Starcross in 2025 with a median price of £249,250 (up 1% on 2024's £247,500). The most common type sold was terraced (47% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Starcross?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 30% (VOA). 22 listed buildings in and around Starcross, 1 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Starcross 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 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
Does Starcross flood?
It depends on the street: 10 of 16 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (9 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Starcross?
Historic England's list shows 22 listed buildings in and around Starcross: 1 Grade I, 0 Grade II* and 21 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Starcross?
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