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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 110 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-Detached18£260,000
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

EX135PH

Weycroft Avenue

EX135RU

The Bungalows

EX135DZ

Chard Street

EX135PL

West Street

EX135RR

Watery Lane

EX135SN

West Street

EX135BD

Field End

EX135BT

Cridlake

EX135GT

Cloakham Drive

EX135QZ

Woodbury Park

EX135BG

Lyme Road

EX135DF

Ingleside

EX135DW

George Street

EX135EG

Chard Road

EX135FE

West Street

EX135PG

Woodmead Road

EX135QJ

Phillips Court

EX135TL

Woodbury Lane

EX135AQ

Church Street

EX135EX

First Avenue

EX135LS

Foxhill

EX139BB

Axminster

EX135QY

Woodbury Park

EX138TQ

Musbury Road

EX135EA

Chard Street

EX135FJ

Flax Meadow Lane

EX135HD

St Andrews Drive

EX135NA

Newbery Close

EX135NR

Trinity Terrace

EX135FR

Linseed Drive

EX135HG

St Davids Close

EX135UH

Stammery Hill

EX135RE

Woodbury Way

EX135SH

Pidgeons Lane

EX135NB

Halletts Way

EX135NW

Castle Hill

EX135NX

West Street

EX137JG

Membury Road

EX135PR

Alexandra Road

EX135LZ

South Street

EX137JD

Petticoat Lane

EX135BZ

Loretto Gardens

EX135ER

St Georges Avenue

EX135QW

Willhayes Park

EX138JT

Musbury Road

EX139AW

South Street

EX135AF

Church Street

EX135BH

Lyme Road

EX135FN

Dukes Way

EX135LH

Foxhill

EX135LN

Combe Close

EX135RW

Willhay Lane

EX135AZ

Lyme Road

EX135DQ

Latches Walk

EX135ED

Chard Road

EX135EE

Brookhill Gardens

EX135FT

Brewer Avenue

EX135GB

Chard Road

EX135GQ

Cherry Tree Road

EX135JL

Hillhead Terrace

EX135NF

West Street

EX135BP

Sector Lane

EX135DG

Dommett Close

EX135DX

Hilary Gardens

EX135PP

King Edward Road

EX135RJ

Gammons Hill

EX135SJ

Cooks Lane

EX135EP

Cawley Avenue

EX135JY

Dragons Mead

EX138TS

Abbey Lane

EX135DA

Salway Gardens

EX135DJ

York Close

EX135NH

Victoria Place

EX135NQ

Victoria Place

EX135QH

North Street

EX135PD

Castle Street

EX135SE

Cuthays Lane

EX135BR

Prestor

EX135FD

Loup Court

EX135FU

Parker Walk

EX135JR

Musbury Road

EX135JX

Horslears

EX138TW

Abbey Gate Lane

EX135EJ

Bonners Drive

EX135JA

Kirby Close

EX135LQ

Foxhill

EX135AU

Lyme Street

EX135FS

Macford Court

EX135PU

Valley Villas

EX139AG

South Street

Data Sources

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