A lot of newer housing
36% of homes in these neighbourhoods were built in 2000 or later. Check the remaining warranty (NHBC or similar), estate management charges and any unadopted roads or drainage before you commit.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Westward Ho!, Devon
Surveyors in Westward Ho!
Surveys for Westward Ho! buyers, with Westward Ho!'s own numbers: house prices, building age, flood zones and radon.
Our suggestion for Westward Ho!
Level 2 Home Survey (Level 3 for older or altered homes)
For most Westward Ho! homes, a Level 2 Home Survey is the sensible starting point. The exception is the older, listed or much-extended house, where a Level 3 is the better buy.
- Roughly 13% of Westward Ho!'s homes pre-date 1919.
- 1 listed building in and around Westward Ho!.
Westward Ho! market snapshot
In 2025, 101 homes sold in Westward Ho! at a median price of £272,000, down 24% on 2024's £360,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £272,000
- Sales, 2025
- 101
- Median vs 2024
- -24.4%
- Leasehold share
- 27%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 3,468
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £390,000 |
| semi-detached | £265,975 |
| terraced | £273,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £144,750 |
Sales mix: detached 35%, flat/maisonette 32%, semi-detached 20%, terraced 14%. EX39. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Westward Ho! built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Westward Ho!
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 1 building in and around Westward Ho!. Listed status affects windows, renders and repairs, so check what consent exists for work already done.
Source: Historic England
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
Only 1 of the 55 postcodes we checked have their centre in Flood Zone 2 or 3. That's rivers and sea only; surface water is mapped separately, so still check the address.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Westward Ho! is class 4: an estimated 5 to 10% 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
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 Torridge. A pre-1950 concrete-block home here may need a mundic test.
Source: RICS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Westward Ho! the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Local stone is common in older houses, so pointing, chimney stacks and the tops of walls deserve a close look.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Westward Ho! shows moderate slope instability (landslides) potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
Being about 1.0 km from the coast, homes here take the weather; inspect pointing, render and roof fixings closely.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
27% of 2025 sales in Westward Ho! were leasehold. Check the lease length, ground rent, service charges and any planned major works before you commit.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Westward Ho!'s homes were built
Westward Ho! LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Westward Ho!?
Thinking of selling in Westward Ho!? 2025 medians by type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £265,975, terraced £273,500, flat/maisonette £144,750. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Places near Westward Ho!
- Northam 1.7 km · £330,000
- Bideford 3.4 km · £226,000
- Appledore 3.5 km · £342,500
- Instow 4.2 km · £526,250
- Buckland Brewer 8.4 km · £300,000
- Fremington 8.6 km · £329,000
Westward Ho! survey questions
How much do houses cost in Westward Ho!?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 101 homes sold in Westward Ho! in 2025 with a median price of £272,000 (down 24% on 2024's £360,000). The most common type sold was detached (35% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Westward Ho!?
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. Roughly 13% of Westward Ho!'s homes pre-date 1919. 1 listed building in and around Westward Ho!. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Is Westward Ho! in a radon Affected Area?
For most of Westward Ho!, yes (100% of checked postcodes). At the centre, 5 to 10% of homes are estimated to exceed the Action Level (class 4).
Does Westward Ho! flood?
It depends on the street: 1 of 55 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (1 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How do I get a survey quote in Westward Ho!?
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