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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

EX135AQ

Church Street

EX135RJ

Gammons Hill

EX135JE

Pennys Terrace

EX135FU

Parker Walk

EX135BA

Lyme Close

EX135AN

Trinity Square

EX135NX

West Street

EX135JD

Lear Lane

EX135QP

Dukes Way

EX135GT

Cloakham Drive

EX135SB

Coles's Lane

EX135PA

West Street

EX135NG

Shand Park

EX135HB

St Andrews Drive

EX135AW

West Street

EX135QH

North Street

EX135HX

Swain Close

EX135JY

Dragons Mead

EX135EX

First Avenue

EX135JQ

Musbury Road

EX135PD

Castle Street

EX135HU

Weycroft Avenue

EX139AG

South Street

EX135LX

Boxfield Road

EX135AJ

Silver Street

EX135FA

Lyme Close

EX135EY

Millwey Avenue

EX135NR

Trinity Terrace

EX135RT

Lodge Lane

EX135FR

Linseed Drive

EX135HE

Cunningham Avenue

EX135US

Victoria Place

EX135HY

Weller Road

EX135ND

Jeffs Way

EX135NW

Castle Hill

EX135SG

Axe Valley Close

EX135HZ

Cedar Close

EX135GS

Cloakham Drive

EX135FQ

Upper Mead

EX135SW

Lyme Road

EX135FN

Dukes Way

EX135QD

North Street

EX135DH

Broome Close

EX135EA

Chard Street

EX137LH

Brookhill Gardens

EX135TL

Woodbury Lane

EX135JX

Horslears

EX138TW

Abbey Gate Lane

EX135LR

Coombefield Lane

EX135BP

Sector Lane

EX139AW

South Street

EX135RL

Castle Hill

EX135GQ

Cherry Tree Road

EX135UQ

Stammery Hill

EX135EW

Millwey Avenue

EX135TG

Tigers Way

EX137JG

Membury Road

EX135QS

North Street

EX135QT

Woodbury Lane

EX135BL

Lyme Road

EX135SX

Crewkerne Road

EX135DL

St Georges

EX135PE

West Close

EX135QJ

Phillips Court

EX135NA

Newbery Close

EX135EL

Bonners Causeway

EX135FX

Churchill Rise

EX135HR

Hilary Close

EX138TJ

Axminster

EX135NP

Castle Street

EX137AL

Axminster

EX135HD

St Andrews Drive

EX135HP

First Avenue

EX135DX

Hilary Gardens

EX135PG

Woodmead Road

EX135SH

Pidgeons Lane

EX135GZ

Cedar Mews

EX135PW

King Edward Road

EX135JU

Horslears

EX135LT

Foxhill

EX135RG

The Cricketers

EX135FP

Lower Mead

EX138TP

Abbey Gate Lane

EX135JZ

Gamberlake

EX135QX

Woodbury Park

EX135GA

Catnip Close

EX135FF

Bleachfield Rise

EX135FG

Mitchell Gardens

EX135GG

Cherry Tree Road

EX135RP

Axminster

Data Sources

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