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About

Axminster ward encompasses the historic market town itself along with several surrounding rural villages and hamlets. The area is defined by the River Axe, which runs through the valley, and is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape consists of rolling farmland, wooded hills, and traditional pasture. Settlement is a mix of the central town and scattered smaller communities connected by narrow country lanes.

The town is a local commercial centre, with independent shops and a long-established weekly market. A specific local industry is carpet manufacturing, with the town's name associated with a particular style of woven carpet since the 18th century. The area includes the heritage site of Newenham Abbey on the town's outskirts. Transport links are provided by the A35 trunk road and a railway station on the West of England main line.

Area overview

On average Axminster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Axminster is £49,190 per year. There are 3 schools in Axminster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Axminster is home to around 8,125 people, with a population density of about 307.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Axminster Population
8,125
Population density
307.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.06(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.94(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+27%)
Public order
4.18(-36%)
Other theft
3.82(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,617
93.77%
Other White
220
2.71%
Other Asian
59
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.47%
Total population: 8,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,880
27.69%
No qualifications
1,237
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,185
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,063
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 6,789

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,537
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
858
23.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
550
14.95%
Social rents from council
329
8.95%
Other social rented
248
6.74%
Total households: 3,678

Property prices in Axminster

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £264,125 in Axminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,269,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Axminster in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£128,000
Terraced35£227,500
Semi-Detached18£277,500
Detached47£385,000

10 years median price trend in Axminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Axminster.

All postcodes in Axminster

EX135XS

Valley View

EX135QZ

Woodbury Park

EX135PN

King Edward Road

EX135RF

Athelstan Close

EX135FT

Brewer Avenue

EX135BH

Lyme Road

EX135FZ

Charter Road

EX138TN

Wyke Lane

EX135DE

Monkstone Gardens

EX135JS

Musbury Road

EX135JF

Cedar Gardens

EX135LP

Fairfield Close

EX135BQ

Lyme Road

EX135HF

St Davids Drive

EX135GX

Wagtail Walk

EX135PY

Castle Hill

EX135LW

Fosseway Close

EX135BT

Cridlake

EX135LZ

South Street

EX135RA

Woodbury Park

EX135NQ

Victoria Place

EX135EJ

Bonners Drive

EX135AL

West Street

EX135RR

Watery Lane

EX135QW

Willhayes Park

EX135SP

Lyme Road

EX135PP

King Edward Road

EX135PH

Weycroft Avenue

EX135PL

West Street

EX137LN

Brookhill Gardens

EX137JE

Axminster

EX135ET

Millwey Avenue

EX135LJ

Lea Combe

EX135QF

North Street

EX135SR

Pidgeons Lane

EX135HG

St Davids Close

EX139BB

Axminster

EX135AZ

Lyme Road

EX135SJ

Cooks Lane

EX135ES

Cawley Avenue

EX135RW

Willhay Lane

EX135AU

Lyme Street

EX135UH

Stammery Hill

EX135AG

Church Street

EX135RN

Broadway Cottages

EX135GF

Second Avenue

EX135HT

Heals Field

EX137JD

Petticoat Lane

EX135RQ

The Cricketers

EX135GR

Charter Road

EX135FS

Macford Court

EX135AS

Coombe Lane

EX135JR

Musbury Road

EX135BB

Lyme Close

EX135AA

South Street

EX135TD

Green Lane

EX135PQ

Woodmead Road

EX138TS

Abbey Lane

EX135JB

Musbury Road

EX135NL

First Avenue

EX135SE

Cuthays Lane

EX135FB

Chard Street

EX135DJ

York Close

EX135NB

Halletts Way

EX135DQ

Latches Walk

EX135JG

Musbury Road

EX135EQ

Beavor Lane

EX135PU

Valley Villas

EX135RE

Woodbury Way

EX135FJ

Flax Meadow Lane

EX135LG

Foxhill

EX135QE

Poplar Mount

EX135RZ

Sector Lane

EX135GH

Pig Lane

EX135JA

Kirby Close

EX139BA

Axminster

EX135FY

Petre Street

EX135SQ

Cooks Lane

EX135BD

Field End

EX135BU

Stoney Lane

EX135LY

Auction Place

EX135LN

Combe Close

EX135SY

Crewkerne Road

EX135BX

Loretto Road

EX135HN

Chard Road

EX135SA

Coles Lane

EX135HL

Brookhill Gardens

EX135PR

Alexandra Road

EX135QU

Abbey Close

EX135AD

South Street

EX135SD

Sector Lane

EX135GY

Chapel Way

EX135DU

Chard Street

EX135BZ

Loretto Gardens

EX135EE

Brookhill Gardens

EX135BN

Sector Lane

EX135SS

Trinity Hill Road

EX135FL

Dukes Way

EX135EP

Cawley Avenue

EX138JT

Musbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.