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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 60 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
60
Deprivation level
5/10
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
34.46(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.4(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.75(+19%)
Shoplifting
6.4(-4%)
Public order
4.92(-25%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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
Detached39£385,000
Flats12£135,250
Semi-Detached19£270,000
Terraced41£230,000

10 years median price trend in Axminster

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

All postcodes in Axminster

EX135GD

Millwey Court

EX135JD

Lear Lane

EX135SF

Crewkerne Road

EX135GP

Norman Close

EX135AW

West Street

EX135QG

North Street

EX135HQ

St Andrews Drive

EX135HY

Weller Road

EX135RQ

The Cricketers

EX135EH

Millwey Avenue

EX135EL

Bonners Causeway

EX135GW

Curlew Close

EX135LA

Ridgway Court

EX135SY

Crewkerne Road

EX135FP

Lower Mead

EX135LY

Auction Place

EX135SS

Trinity Hill Road

EX137AL

Axminster

EX135GA

Catnip Close

EX135GG

Cherry Tree Road

EX135JT

Latchmount Gardens

EX135PA

West Street

EX135AA

South Street

EX135GR

Charter Road

EX135QD

North Street

EX135HH

Second Avenue

EX135HZ

Cedar Close

EX135JG

Musbury Road

EX135NN

Castle Hill

EX135SG

Axe Valley Close

EX135TG

Tigers Way

EX135GS

Cloakham Drive

EX135HP

First Avenue

EX135HW

Chard Road

EX135JN

Musbury Road

EX135PN

King Edward Road

EX135QN

Willhayes Park

EX135GH

Pig Lane

EX135JE

Pennys Terrace

EX135LP

Fairfield Close

EX135LT

Foxhill

EX135AL

West Street

EX135ES

Cawley Avenue

EX135FH

Flax Meadow Lane

EX135FQ

Upper Mead

EX135LX

Boxfield Road

EX135QE

Poplar Mount

EX135AP

Trinity Square

EX135EF

Millbrook Dale

EX135JP

Rougemont Terrace

EX135LG

Foxhill

EX135PW

King Edward Road

EX135PX

Vale Lane

EX135SQ

Cooks Lane

EX135BA

Lyme Close

EX135DP

George Street

EX135FX

Churchill Rise

EX135HT

Heals Field

EX135NE

West Street

EX135NL

First Avenue

EX135TH

Amberside Square

EX135QT

Woodbury Lane

EX135SD

Sector Lane

EX135SP

Lyme Road

EX137JF

Axminster

EX135BQ

Lyme Road

EX135LW

Fosseway Close

EX135NP

Castle Street

EX135QL

Willhayes Park

EX135QP

Dukes Way

EX135RN

Broadway Cottages

EX139BA

Axminster

EX135BE

Lyme Road

EX135EB

Chard Street

EX135EN

Bonners Causeway

EX135GF

Second Avenue

EX135HB

St Andrews Drive

EX135JB

Musbury Road

EX135RY

Beavor Lane

EX135SR

Pidgeons Lane

EX135SX

Crewkerne Road

EX138TN

Wyke Lane

EX135AS

Coombe Lane

EX135BJ

Lyme Road

EX135NG

Shand Park

EX135AE

Rosemount Gardens

EX135FY

Petre Street

EX135HU

Weycroft Avenue

EX135RG

The Cricketers

EX138TP

Abbey Gate Lane

EX135HL

Brookhill Gardens

EX135GJ

Three Acre Close

EX135LE

Morton Way

EX135SB

Coles's Lane

EX137LN

Brookhill Gardens

EX135BW

St Marys Close

EX135ET

Millwey Avenue

EX135GZ

Cedar Mews

EX135JF

Cedar Gardens

EX135RD

Brunenburg Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.