EX13 (Axminster, Devon) exhibits modest market fundamentals with a trajectory score of 44.9/100, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 2.0% compound annual growth over five years, while rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 3.3% CAGR. Population expansion remains subdued at 1.4% over the same period. The district is classified as latent-stage gentrification, indicating limited visible transformation currently underway. These metrics suggest a market characterized by gradual rental yield development relative to property value gains, with demographic expansion insufficient to drive significant demand pressures typical of more dynamic regional centres.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 3.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.4% per year
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What's changing in Axminster · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
13 planning applications submitted in EX13 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes.
- Proposed conversion and extension of existing barns to form 1 no. residential dwelling and associated worksJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Partial demolition and partial conversion of an agricultural barn to form 1no dwelling with associated works (Plot 2)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Partial demolition and partial conversion of an agricultural barn to form 1no dwelling with associated works (Plot 1)Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Axminster (EX13) common questions
Is Axminster up and coming?
Axminster (EX13) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 77% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 7.3 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Axminster safe?
Axminster has a safety score of 60/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Axminster?
The average property price in Axminster (EX13) is £279k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Axminster?
The median monthly rent in Axminster (EX13) is £921 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Axminster?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Colyton (EX24), Lyme Regis (DT7), Chard (TA20), Honiton (EX14), Bridport (DT6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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