Axminster is a market town in East Devon, known for its historic connections to the carpet industry. The town sits near the River Axe, close to the borders of Dorset and Somerset. It has a mix of traditional architecture, including Georgian and Victorian buildings, with a central square that hosts a weekly market. The area is surrounded by rolling countryside, offering easy access to the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The town is well-connected by road and rail, with direct train links to Exeter and London. Local attractions include the Axminster Heritage Centre, which explores the town’s industrial past, and the nearby Musbury Castle, an Iron Age hillfort. The surrounding area provides walking and cycling routes, including parts of the East Devon Way. Axminster serves as a gateway to the Jurassic Coast, making it a practical base for exploring the region.
On average Axminster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Axminster is £40,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Axminster: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Axminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £929,360.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £117,600 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £227,500 |
10 years price trend in Axminster
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Auction Place
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Axminster
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Goldsmith Lane
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Chard Street
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Loretto Road
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Lyme Street
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West Street
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Lyme Road
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Brookhill Gardens
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Gammons Hill
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Woodmead Road
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Widepost Lane
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Widepost Lane
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North Street
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Lynch Close
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Axminster
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North Street
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Woodbury Park
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Beavor Lane
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Gammons Hill
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Scott's Lane
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Berry Lane
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Storridge Lane
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Knight's Lane
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Lyme Close
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Weycroft Avenue
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Cridlake
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Brookhill Gardens
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Charter Road
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Millwey Court
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Welch Close
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St David's Drive
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Boxfield Road
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Musbury Road
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West Street
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Castle Hill
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North Street
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Castle Hill
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Woodbury Park
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Culverlake Lane
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Chard Road
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Egg Moor Lane
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Lyme Road
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Brookhill Gardens
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George Street
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Chard Street
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Brookhill Gardens
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West Street
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Abbey Lane
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West Street
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Phillips Court
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Watery Lane
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Axminster
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West Street
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Cooks Lane
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Holditch Lane
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Axminster
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Church Street
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Lyme Road
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Cridlake
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First Avenue
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Cloakham Drive
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Lear Lane
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Foxhill
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Woodbury Park
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Hawkchurch Road
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Chard Street
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Flax Meadow Lane
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St Andrews Drive
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Halletts Way
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Castle Street
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Woodbury Park
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Musbury Road
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Linseed Drive
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St Davids Close
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Woodbury Lane
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Pidgeon's Lane
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Stammery Hill
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Blackwater Lane
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Broom Lane
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Smallridge Road
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Castle Hill
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South Street
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Halletts Way
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West Street
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Egg Moor Lane
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Petticoat Lane
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Membury Road
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Chard Road
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South Street
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Loretto Road
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Cawley Avenue
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Alexandra Road
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Castle Hill
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Lodge Lane
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Downash Lane
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Axminster
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Waggs Plot
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Woodcock Way
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Musbury Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.