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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

EX135RZ

Sector Lane

EX135DS

Chard Street

EX135LB

Boxfield Road

EX135XS

Valley View

EX139AR

South Street

EX135FG

Mitchell Gardens

EX135JJ

Musbury Road

EX135FF

Bleachfield Rise

EX135HA

St Andrews Drive

EX135HS

Brookhill Gardens

EX135NJ

Market Square

EX135SA

Coles Lane

EX135BU

Stoney Lane

EX135FA

Lyme Close

EX135HX

Swain Close

EX135QA

Gospel Hall Terrace

EX135QB

Castle Hill

EX137LL

Axminster

EX135GE

Otterton Mews

EX135QU

Abbey Close

EX135TQ

Weycroft Avenue

EX135UQ

Stammery Hill

EX135RF

Athelstan Close

EX135RP

Axminster

EX135AG

Church Street

EX135AJ

Silver Street

EX135EW

Millwey Avenue

EX135JU

Horslears

EX135PE

West Close

EX135QX

Woodbury Park

EX135EU

First Avenue

EX135FL

Dukes Way

EX135RH

The Cricketers

EX135TD

Green Lane

EX138TU

Pudleylake Road

EX135DE

Monkstone Gardens

EX135FW

Green Lawn Way

EX135RA

Woodbury Park

EX137TA

Uphay Lane

EX135BN

Sector Lane

EX135EZ

St Andrews Drive

EX135GX

Wagtail Walk

EX135JS

Musbury Road

EX135LF

Foxhill

EX135ND

Jeffs Way

EX135SW

Lyme Road

EX137JE

Axminster

EX135JW

Mount Pleasant

EX135LJ

Lea Combe

EX135SZ

Charmouth Road

EX135TJ

Lyme Road

EX135DL

St Georges

EX135FB

Chard Street

EX135GU

Covert Close

EX135HR

Hilary Close

EX137LH

Brookhill Gardens

EX139AZ

South Street

EX135AX

Coombe Lane

EX135RT

Lodge Lane

EX135US

Victoria Place

EX138TT

Musbury Road

EX135EY

Millwey Avenue

EX135JZ

Gamberlake

EX135LR

Coombefield Lane

EX135AH

Silver Street

EX135AY

Coombe Lane

EX135GY

Chapel Way

EX135HE

Cunningham Avenue

EX135JH

Musbury Road

EX135JQ

Musbury Road

EX135AD

South Street

EX135AN

Trinity Square

EX135HN

Chard Road

EX135PS

Widepost Lane

EX135QF

North Street

EX135QR

Lynch Close

EX135BL

Lyme Road

EX135BX

Loretto Road

EX135DU

Chard Street

EX135PJ

Gammons Hill

EX135PQ

Woodmead Road

EX135PT

Widepost Lane

EX138TJ

Axminster

EX135EQ

Beavor Lane

EX135PF

Gammons Hill

EX135RB

Woodbury Park

EX135TE

Crewkerne Road

EX135QQ

Albert Terrace

EX135GN

Welch Close

EX135LD

Boxfield Road

EX135NU

West Street

EX135PY

Castle Hill

EX135QS

North Street

EX135RL

Castle Hill

EX135BB

Lyme Close

EX135BS

Cridlake

EX135DH

Broome Close

EX135FZ

Charter Road

EX135HF

St Davids Drive

EX135LL

Purzebrook Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.