Welcome to Axminster
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the county town of Exeter. The town is built on a hill overlooking the River Axe which heads towards the English Channel at Axmouth, and is in the East Devon local government district. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,626, increasing to 5,761 at the 2011 census. The town contains two electoral wards (town and rural) the total sum of both wards being a population of 7,110. The market is still held every Thursday. Axminster gave its name to a type of carpet. An Axminster-type power loom is capable of weaving high quality carpets with many varying colours and patterns. While Axminster carpets are made in the town by Axminster Carpets Ltd, this type of carpet is now manufactured all over the world as well.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,642 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
7,935 (2021) |
Density |
300 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.0 |
Ward |
Axminster |
District |
East Devon |
Postcodes |
EX13 |
ONS ID |
E04002937 |
Council
Contact details for Axminster Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Axminster Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Axminster Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Axminster Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Axminster Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Axminster Parish.