About Axminster

Axminster is a market town in the county of Devon, located in the south-west of England. It lies within the EX13 postcode area and is situated near the border with Somerset. The town has a long history as a centre for carpet manufacturing, with the Axminster carpet being particularly well known. The Axminster Carpet Factory, established in the 18th century, played a significant role in the local economy and remains a point of interest for visitors. The town features a traditional market square, a parish church, and several historic buildings reflecting its development over the centuries. Axminster is well connected by road and rail, with Axminster railway station providing regular services to nearby towns and cities. The surrounding countryside offers pleasant walking and cycling opportunities, with the Blackdown Hills nearby.

Local Government

District East Devon
County Devon
Ward Axminster
Constituency Tiverton and Honiton
Parish Axminster
Region South West

Property Prices 2,047 sales

Average Price £356K
£2K — £5.07M
Detached £461K 827
Semi £260K 423
Terraced £227K 460
Flat £125K 150

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Axminster Train Station 0.2 miles
Honiton Train Station 8.2 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

14 Primary
3 Secondary
Axe Valley Academy Secondary 0.3 miles Axminster Community Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Primary 0.4 miles Kilmington Primary School Primary 1.4 miles All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Shute Community Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Musbury Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Membury Primary Academy Primary 3.1 miles Hawkchurch Church of England School Primary 3.2 miles Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy Primary 3.7 miles St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy Primary 3.7 miles The Woodroffe School Secondary 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Millbrook 0.6 miles Abbey Gate 0.6 miles Millway Rise 0.9 miles Weycroft 0.9 miles Sector 1.2 miles Coryton 1.2 miles Kilmington 1.4 miles Smallridge 1.4 miles Wyke Green 1.4 miles Churchill 1.9 miles Trill 2 miles South Common 2 miles

Streets in EX13 30 shown View all streets

A35 9 A358 7 Abbey Close 1 Abbey Gate Lane 1 Abbey Lane 1 Alexandra Road 1 Andrewshayes Lane 1 Athelstan Close 1 Auction Place 2 Axe Valley Close 1 Axminster Road 2 B3165 4 B3261 1 Bakers Mead 1 Barley Close 1 Beavor Lane 2 Bedlam Lane 1 Berry Lane 2 Bimbom Lane 1 Blackwater Lane 1 Bonners Causeway 1 Bonners Drive 1 Bonners Glen 1 Bottom Lane 1 Boxfield Road 2 Brewer Avenue 1 Brimley Road 2 Brooklands Farm Close 1 Brookside Close 1 Broom Lane 2

Postcodes in EX13 50 shown View all postcodes

EX13 5AA EX13 5AD EX13 5AE EX13 5AF EX13 5AG EX13 5AH EX13 5AJ EX13 5AL EX13 5AN EX13 5AP EX13 5AQ EX13 5AS EX13 5AU EX13 5AW EX13 5AX EX13 5AY EX13 5AZ EX13 5BA EX13 5BB EX13 5BD EX13 5BE EX13 5BG EX13 5BH EX13 5BJ EX13 5BL EX13 5BN EX13 5BP EX13 5BQ EX13 5BR EX13 5BS EX13 5BT EX13 5BU EX13 5BW EX13 5BX EX13 5BZ EX13 5DA EX13 5DE EX13 5DF EX13 5DG EX13 5DH EX13 5DJ EX13 5DL EX13 5DP EX13 5DQ EX13 5DS EX13 5DU EX13 5DW EX13 5DX EX13 5DZ EX13 5EA