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EX13 5DU

Chard Street

Axminster

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Detailed insights for EX13 5DU

Overview

Postcode EX13 5DU is located in a rural town, within the Axminster ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Axminster area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Axminster is £49,190 per year. The nearest station is Axminster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Axminster has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Axminster has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Axminster is £49,190 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX13 5DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Axminster near EX13 5DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX13 5DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Axminster

N/A

Walking directions to Axminster

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
5,492 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.82(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.53(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.29(-18%)
Other crime
2.94(+78%)
Other theft
2.94(-48%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
94.98%
Other White
8
3.35%
Other Asian
1
0.42%
African
1
0.42%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.42%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.83%
No qualifications
43
20.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
19.51%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.24%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
35.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.14%
Social rents from council
27
20.61%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Axminster

Median price£263,750
Price per sq ft£302
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £347K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 (about £302 per square foot) in Axminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,269,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Axminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£385,000£317
Semi-Detached24£277,500£293
Terraced35£230,000£295
Flats20£128,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Axminster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Axminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£125,750£201,225£184,000
2017£309,250£130,000£195,000£172,500
2018£315,000£132,000£205,000£187,750
2019£322,500£137,000£215,000£184,975
2020£327,500£146,000£207,500£190,000
2021£367,500£108,500£237,750£200,000
2022£395,000£112,500£260,000£222,500
2023£382,000£125,000£273,500£235,000
2024£367,500£113,800£240,000£243,750
2025£390,000£131,500£275,000£220,000
2026£360,000£165,000£265,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Axminster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Axminster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£237£204£221
2017£262£254£242£221
2018£249£227£230£214
2019£277£218£249£246
2020£276£216£240£236
2021£290£190£274£249
2022£354£180£331£284
2023£329£218£325£251
2024£313£174£277£267
2025£317£187£275£265
2026£317£242£322£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Axminster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Axminster in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX13 5DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX13 5DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202621, North Street, Axminster, EX13 5QDTerracedFreehold£145,000
25 Nov 20258, Latches Walk, Axminster, EX13 5DQDetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Jul 202578, Willhayes Park, Axminster, EX13 5QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
28 Mar 20257, Hilary Gardens, Axminster, EX13 5DXDetachedFreehold£530,000
01 May 2026Rose Croft, North Street, Axminster, EX13 5QFDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the EX13 5DU postcode area, located within Axminster, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX13 5DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryAxe Valley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAxminster Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, AxminsterAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX13 5DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX13 5DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodLyme Street, Axminster, EX13 5AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miCo-op11 South Street, Axminster, EX13 5ADWalking directions to Co-op
0.2 miTescoShand Park, Axminster, EX13 5NGWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Street, Axminster, EX13 5PAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miTescoKing Edward Road, East Devon, EX13 5PNWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX13 5DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Graham Hayward

Axminster - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Sarah L Jackson

Axminster - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Simon Smith

Axminster - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Foord

Honiton and Sidmouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictEast DevonE07000040
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoniton and SidmouthE14001291
WardAxminsterE05011782
ParishAxminsterE04002937
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AxminsterE02004133
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Devon 005BE01019887
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX13 5DU

Is EX13 5DU (Axminster) safe?

The area around EX13 5DU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX13 5DU?

The median sale price around EX13 5DU in Axminster is £263,750 (about £302 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX13 5DU?

There are 3 schools close to EX13 5DU, including Axe Valley Academy (Good), Axminster Community Primary Academy (Good) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX13 5DU?

The closest station to EX13 5DU is Axminster, about 786 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX13 5DU?

EX13 5DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX13 5DU (Axminster) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Honiton and Sidmouth covering EX13 5DU is Richard Foord (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul Graham Hayward (Independent), Sarah L Jackson (Independent) and Simon Smith (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.