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Axminster

About

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.

Area overview

On average Axminster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Axminster Population

9,813

Population density

190 per km²

Demographics

British

9,252

94.26%

Other White

234

2.38%

Other Asian

0.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.51%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.47%

Total population: 9,815

Housing

Owns outright

1,963

44.51%

Owns with a mortgage

1,029

23.33%

Private landlord or letting agency

616

13.97%

Social rents from council

347

7.87%

Other social rented

271

6.15%

Total households: 4,410

Property prices in Axminster

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 in Axminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Axminster over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	48	£400,000	£250,000	£305,875	£506,250	£870,750
Flats	12	£135,250	£69,073	£85,563	£157,500	£185,850
Semi-Detached	20	£278,500	£159,500	£203,000	£301,875	£378,250
Terraced	42	£225,500	£137,525	£171,875	£264,938	£309,750

10 years median price trend in Axminster

All postcodes in Axminster

EX135AF

Church Street

EX135AZ

Lyme Road

EX135BH

Lyme Road

EX135DQ

Latches Walk

EX135ED

Brookhill Gardens

EX135EE

Brookhill Gardens

EX135FN

Dukes Way

EX135FT

Brewer Avenue

EX135GB

Brookhill Gardens

EX135GQ

Cherry Tree Road

EX135JL

Musbury Road

EX135LH

Foxhill

EX135LN

Combe Close

EX135NF

West Street

EX135RW

Willhay Lane

EX137BJ

Axminster

EX137LZ

Churchill Lane

EX135TY

Gate Close

EX135BP

Sector Lane

EX135DG

Dommett Close

EX135DX

Hilary Gardens

EX135GP

Lyme Close

EX135PP

King Edward Road

EX135RJ

Gammons Hill

EX135RX

Wareham Road

EX135SF

Crewkerne Road

EX135SJ

Cooks Lane

EX135XL

Berry Lane

EX137BR

Axminster

EX137LE

Axminster

EX135EP

Cawley Avenue

EX135DJ

Millwey Avenue

EX135DA

Salway Gardens

EX135JY

Dragon's Mead

EX135NH

Victoria Place

EX135NQ

Market Square

EX135QH

Lynch Close

EX135RS

Chard Road

EX135TZ

Axminster

EX135UL

Pound Lane

EX137BA

Chard Road

EX137SX

Green Lane

EX138TS

Abbey Lane

EX135BR

Prestor

EX135FD

Loup Court

EX135FU

Brewer Avenue

EX135JR

Musbury Road

EX135JX

Horslears

EX135PD

Castle Street

EX135SE

Cuthays Lane

EX135UG

Woodhouse Road

EX135XE

Axminster

EX137LB

Axminster

EX138TW

Abbey Gate Lane

EX135AU

George Street

EX135EJ

Beavor Lane

EX135FS

Brookhill Gardens

EX135JA

Foxhill

EX135LQ

Foxhill

EX135PU

Vale Lane

EX135UD

Checkridge Lane

EX135XF

Axminster

EX137AS

Axminster

EX137JJ

Smallridge Road

EX139AG

South Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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