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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Church Street
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Lyme Road
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Lyme Road
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Latches Walk
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Brookhill Gardens
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Brookhill Gardens
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Dukes Way
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Brewer Avenue
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Brookhill Gardens
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Cherry Tree Road
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Musbury Road
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Foxhill
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Combe Close
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West Street
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Willhay Lane
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Axminster
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Churchill Lane
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Gate Close
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Sector Lane
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Dommett Close
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Hilary Gardens
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Lyme Close
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King Edward Road
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Gammons Hill
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Wareham Road
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Crewkerne Road
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Cooks Lane
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Berry Lane
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Axminster
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Cawley Avenue
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Millwey Avenue
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Salway Gardens
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Dragon's Mead
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Victoria Place
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Market Square
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Lynch Close
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Chard Road
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Pound Lane
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Chard Road
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Green Lane
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Abbey Lane
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Prestor
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Loup Court
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Brewer Avenue
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Musbury Road
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Horslears
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Castle Street
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Cuthays Lane
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Woodhouse Road
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Axminster
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George Street
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Beavor Lane
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Brookhill Gardens
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Foxhill
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Foxhill
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Vale Lane
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Checkridge Lane
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Axminster
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Smallridge Road
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.