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 · Teignmouth, Devon
Surveyors in Teignmouth
Buying in Teignmouth? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Teignmouth
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Teignmouth is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older 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).
- 134 listed buildings in and around Teignmouth, 3 of them Grade I or II*.
- 13 of 100 sampled postcodes have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3.
Teignmouth market snapshot
The median Teignmouth sale in 2025 was £289,000, across 255 sales (up 3% on 2024's £281,000).
- Median price, 2025
- £289,000
- Sales, 2025
- 255
- Median vs 2024
- +2.8%
- Leasehold share
- 28%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 15,314
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £418,750 |
| semi-detached | £290,000 |
| terraced | £250,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £178,500 |
Sales mix: detached 34%, flat/maisonette 27%, terraced 23%, semi-detached 16%. TQ14. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Teignmouth built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Teignmouth
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 134 buildings in and around Teignmouth, including Bitton House (Grade II*); Church Of St James (Parish Church Of West Teignmouth) (Grade II*); United Reform Church And Attached Wall (Grade II*). Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
List entries: Bitton House · Church Of St James (Parish Church Of West Teignmouth) · United Reform Church And Attached Wall
Source: Historic England
Conservation areas
Conservation areas here: Teignmouth St James, Teignmouth Town Centre. 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)
13 of the 100 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 11 in Zone 3. Look up the exact property, not just the postcode, and get an insurance quote early.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). Cob (earth walling) is a traditional Devon material; it needs to breathe and stay dry, so cement render, blocked gutters and raised paths are red flags.
Source: BGS 625k
Coastal exposure
At roughly 0.0 km from the open sea, exposure matters: check render, chimneys, window seals and metalwork for salt and weather damage.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
28% of 2025 sales in Teignmouth were leasehold. Check the lease length, ground rent, service charges and any planned major works before you commit.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Teignmouth's homes were built
Teignmouth LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Teignmouth?
For Teignmouth sellers, 2025 medians were detached £418,750, semi-detached £290,000, terraced £250,000, flat/maisonette £178,500. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Places near Teignmouth
- Shaldon 1.2 km · £420,000
- Bishopsteignton 3.4 km · £465,000
- Dawlish 4.4 km · £260,000
- Dawlish Warren 6.8 km · £445,000
- Kingsteignton 7.1 km · £280,000
- Kingskerswell 8 km · £315,000
Also covering: Holcombe. We survey these places too; they don't have a page of their own.
Teignmouth survey questions
How much do houses cost in Teignmouth?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 255 homes sold in Teignmouth in 2025 with a median price of £289,000 (up 3% on 2024's £281,000). The most common type sold was detached (34% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Teignmouth?
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). 134 listed buildings in and around Teignmouth, 3 of them Grade I or II*. If in doubt, the chooser on our survey page takes a minute.
Is Teignmouth 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 Teignmouth flood?
Of 100 postcodes in Teignmouth with 2025 sales, 13 have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (rivers and sea) and 11 in Zone 3. Surface water isn't included.
How many listed buildings are there in Teignmouth?
Historic England's list shows 134 listed buildings in and around Teignmouth: 0 Grade I, 3 Grade II* and 131 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Teignmouth?
Online, in a couple of minutes: Survey Booker gives an instant price for Teignmouth homes. You can also call us.