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Axminster

About

Axminster is a ward in East Devon, known for its historic market town and surrounding rural landscapes. The town sits near the River Axe and is close to the border with Dorset. It has a mix of residential areas, local businesses, and green spaces, with a focus on community life. The area includes parts of the East Devon AONB, offering access to countryside walks and natural scenery.

The ward features amenities such as independent shops, a weekly market, and cultural sites like the Axminster Heritage Centre. Transport links include the A35 road and Axminster railway station, providing connections to Exeter and London. The local economy combines traditional industries with tourism, reflecting its location near the Jurassic Coast. Housing ranges from historic cottages to modern developments, catering to a variety of residents.

Area overview

On average Axminster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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 of residents in Axminster is £40,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Axminster: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Axminster

EX135ET

Millwey Avenue

EX135GZ

Lyme Close

EX135JF

Axminster

EX135LB

Boxfield Road

EX135RD

Brunenburg Way

EX135RZ

Evil Lane

EX135XS

Sector Lane

EX139AR

South Street

EX135FF

Bleachfield Rise

EX135FG

Mitchell Gardens

EX135HA

St Andrews Drive

EX135HS

Brookhill Gardens

EX135JJ

Foxhill

EX135NJ

Castle Street

EX135SA

Coles's Lane

EX135BU

Stony Lane

EX135FA

Lyme Close

EX135GE

Second Avenue

EX135HX

Boxfield Road

EX135QA

Castle Hill

EX135QB

Castle Hill

EX135QU

Abbey Close

EX137LL

Axminster

EX135AG

Church Street

EX135AJ

Silver Street

EX135EW

Millwey Avenue

EX135JU

Horslears

EX135PE

Gammons Hill

EX135QX

Woodbury Lane

EX135RF

Athelstan Close

EX135RP

Axminster

EX135TQ

Weycroft Avenue

EX135UQ

Axminster

EX135FW

Axminster

EX135DE

Axminster

EX135EU

First Avenue

EX135FL

Boxfield Road

EX135RA

Woodbury Park

EX135RH

The Cricketers

EX135TD

Green Lane

EX137TA

Uphay Lane

EX138TU

Pudleylake Road

EX135EZ

St Andrews Drive

EX135BN

Sector Lane

EX135GX

Axminster

EX135JS

Gamberlake

EX135JW

Musbury Road

EX135LF

Boxfield Road

EX135LJ

Lea Combe

EX135ND

Jeffs Way

EX135SW

Lyme Road

EX135SZ

Charmouth Road

EX135TJ

Lyme Road

EX137JE

Axminster

EX139AZ

South Street

EX135DL

Chard Street

EX135FB

Chard Street

EX135GU

Covert Close

EX135HR

Hilary Close

EX137LH

Brookhill Gardens

EX138TT

Musbury Road

EX135AX

Coombe Lane

EX135RT

Lodge Lane

EX135US

Victoria Place

EX135AH

Silver Street

EX135AY

Coombe Lane

EX135EY

Millwey Avenue

EX135GY

Axminster

EX135HE

Beavor Lane

EX135JH

Musbury Road

EX135JQ

Musbury Road

EX135JZ

Gamberlake

EX135LR

Auction Place

EX135AD

Lyme Street

EX135AN

West Street

EX135BL

Lyme Road

EX135BX

Loretto Road

EX135DU

Chard Street

EX135HN

Brookhill Gardens

EX135PS

Widepost Lane

EX135PT

Widepost Lane

EX135PJ

Gammons Hill

EX135PQ

Woodmead Road

EX135QF

North Street

EX135QR

Lynch Close

EX138TJ

Axminster

EX135EQ

Beavor Lane

EX135PF

Gammons Hill

EX135QQ

North Street

EX135RB

Woodbury Park

EX135TE

Scott's Lane

EX135FZ

Charter Road

EX135PH

Weycroft Avenue

EX135BB

Lyme Close

EX135BS

Cridlake

EX135DH

Brookhill Gardens

EX135GD

Millwey Court

EX135GN

Welch Close

EX135HF

St David's Drive

EX135LD

Boxfield Road