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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

EX135GD

Millwey Court

EX135RD

Brunenburg Way

EX135EB

Chard Street

EX135LA

Ridgway Court

EX135QA

Gospel Hall Terrace

EX139AR

South Street

EX135BS

Cridlake

EX135LB

Boxfield Road

EX135FH

Flax Meadow Lane

EX135QG

North Street

EX135LH

Foxhill

EX135FW

Green Lawn Way

EX135HA

St Andrews Drive

EX135TH

Amberside Square

EX138TT

Musbury Road

EX135AH

Silver Street

EX135PX

Vale Lane

EX135GJ

Three Acre Close

EX135QL

Willhayes Park

EX137TA

Uphay Lane

EX135LS

Foxhill

EX135JJ

Musbury Road

EX135LQ

Foxhill

EX135DS

Chard Street

EX135RY

Beavor Lane

EX135GP

Norman Close

EX135AE

Rosemount Gardens

EX135TJ

Lyme Road

EX137JF

Axminster

EX135GN

Welch Close

EX135QB

Castle Hill

EX135AF

Church Street

EX135DA

Salway Gardens

EX135NH

Victoria Place

EX135PF

Gammons Hill

EX135LF

Foxhill

EX135SF

Crewkerne Road

EX135LL

Purzebrook Close

EX135DP

George Street

EX135JN

Musbury Road

EX135QY

Woodbury Park

EX135JW

Mount Pleasant

EX135JP

Rougemont Terrace

EX135PJ

Gammons Hill

EX135TE

Crewkerne Road

EX135GE

Otterton Mews

EX135BJ

Lyme Road

EX135EN

Bonners Causeway

EX135GB

Chard Road

EX135NF

West Street

EX135RH

The Cricketers

EX135GW

Curlew Close

EX135AX

Coombe Lane

EX135NN

Castle Hill

EX135QN

Willhayes Park

EX135QQ

Albert Terrace

EX135TQ

Weycroft Avenue

EX135DF

Ingleside

EX135EF

Millbrook Dale

EX135PS

Widepost Lane

EX135EZ

St Andrews Drive

EX135HS

Brookhill Gardens

EX135NE

West Street

EX137LL

Axminster

EX135FD

Loup Court

EX135DW

George Street

EX135HQ

St Andrews Drive

EX135EH

Millwey Avenue

EX139AZ

South Street

EX135SN

West Street

EX135AP

Trinity Square

EX135GU

Covert Close

EX138TQ

Musbury Road

EX135AY

Coombe Lane

EX135NU

West Street

EX135RB

Woodbury Park

EX135EU

First Avenue

EX135JT

Latchmount Gardens

EX135BG

Lyme Road

EX135PT

Widepost Lane

EX135LE

Morton Way

EX135BE

Lyme Road

EX135RU

The Bungalows

EX135SZ

Charmouth Road

EX135QR

Lynch Close

EX135JL

Hillhead Terrace

EX135DZ

Chard Street

EX135NJ

Market Square

EX135ER

St Georges Avenue

EX135HW

Chard Road

EX135LD

Boxfield Road

EX135FE

West Street

EX135ED

Chard Road

EX135HH

Second Avenue

EX135BR

Prestor

EX135EG

Chard Road

EX135BW

St Marys Close

EX135JH

Musbury Road

EX138TU

Pudleylake Road

EX135DG

Dommett Close

Data Sources

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