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EX13 5QU

Abbey Close

Axminster

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Detailed insights for EX13 5QU

Overview

Postcode EX13 5QU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Axminster ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Axminster area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Field.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Axminster has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Axminster has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EX13 5QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Axminster near EX13 5QU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX13 5QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Axminster

N/A

Walking directions to Axminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX13 5QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJubilee FieldSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Field

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
55.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.83(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.98(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.18(-59%)
Public order
2.81(-57%)
Other theft
2.25(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
97.83%
Other White
6
1.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
33.22%
No qualifications
46
15.92%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
108
72%
Owns with a mortgage
28
18.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4%
Other forms of private rent
6
4%
Social rents from council
1
0.67%
Total households: 150

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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX13 5QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX13 5QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 20251, Abbey Close, Axminster, EX13 5QUDetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Mar 202515, Abbey Close, Axminster, EX13 5QUDetachedFreehold£395,000
01 Aug 2025Kennack, Horslears, Axminster, EX13 5JXDetachedFreehold£500,000
02 Dec 20253, Dragons Mead, Axminster, EX13 5JYDetachedFreehold£295,000
12 Jun 202587, Woodbury Park, Axminster, EX13 5RBTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX13 5QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, AxminsterAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryAxminster Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miSecondaryAxe Valley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX13 5QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX13 5QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 5QU, 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 005DE01019889
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX13 5QU

Is EX13 5QU (Axminster) safe?

The area around EX13 5QU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5QU?

The median sale price around EX13 5QU 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 5QU?

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

What is the nearest station to EX13 5QU?

The closest station to EX13 5QU is Axminster, about 633 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX13 5QU?

EX13 5QU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Honiton and Sidmouth covering EX13 5QU 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).

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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.