Surveyors · Yelverton, Devon
Buying in Yelverton? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Yelverton
Yelverton is a mix: Level 2 for newer homes, Level 3 for the older ones. Pick Level 3 for anything pre-1919, listed or much altered; a Level 2 covers a standard post-war or modern house in fair condition.
In 2025, 29 homes sold in Yelverton at a median price of £350,000, down 29% on 2024's £495,000.
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £696,000 |
| semi-detached | £280,000 |
| flat/maisonette | £123,500 |
Sales mix: detached 34%, semi-detached 31%, flat/maisonette 21%, terraced 14%. PL20. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Yelverton built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
32% of the housing stock in these neighbourhoods dates from before 1919 and 30% from before 1900. Expect solid walls rather than cavities, so damp diagnosis needs care: cement renders, plastic paints and raised ground levels trap moisture in walls that were designed to breathe.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Historic England lists 1 building in and around Yelverton. If the home you're buying is listed, alterations (even past ones) may have needed listed building consent; ask for the paperwork.
Source: Historic England
Only 0 of the 22 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
The 1 km radon map square at the centre of Yelverton 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. Ask the seller for any radon test result, or test after you move in; remedies are usually straightforward.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Parts of West Devon share Cornwall's mining history; a mining search and, for pre-1950 concrete-block homes, a mundic test may be needed.
Source: UNESCO WHS; RICS
Under most of Yelverton the bedrock is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone (100%). Older homes are often built of local stone; check pointing, wall heads and chimney stacks.
Source: BGS 625k
24% of 2025 sales in Yelverton were leasehold. Check the lease length, ground rent, service charges and any planned major works before you commit.
Source: HM Land Registry
Yelverton is inside Dartmoor, where the National Park Authority is the planning authority. Planning rules for extensions and changes are stricter here.
Source: ONS
Yelverton LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling a home in Yelverton? Last year's medians ran: detached £696,000, semi-detached £280,000, flat/maisonette £123,500. Every home is different, which is why our market appraisal is in person, and free.
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Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 29 homes sold in Yelverton in 2025 with a median price of £350,000 (down 29% on 2024's £495,000). The most common type sold was detached (34% of sales).
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Roughly 32% of Yelverton's homes pre-date 1919. 1 listed building in and around Yelverton. The house itself decides it, so use the chooser or ask us.
Largely, yes. The central square is class 6, meaning 30% or more of homes are estimated above the Action Level, and 100% of checked postcodes are affected.
It depends on the street: 0 of 22 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (0 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
Use the online quote on Survey Booker: enter the Yelverton address and pick Level 2 or Level 3.