Axminster
Ward in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.78, -2.989 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 30 98 |
| Dialling code: | 01297 |
The Axminster ward sits at the eastern edge of the East Devon district in Devon, England, centred on the market town and spreading into surrounding rural countryside. The River Axe runs nearby and the area acts as a gateway to the south coast, with the Jurassic Coast and seaside towns such as Seaton and Lyme Regis within easy reach.
Locally the ward mixes a traditional high street and community amenities with commuter links by rail, agriculture and small-scale industry; it is best known for its historic association with carpet weaving, a craft that has shaped the town’s identity. Community life is anchored by markets, local clubs and heritage sites, giving the ward a blend of rural character, living history and modest economic activity.
Postcode districts covering Axminster
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Taunton 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Yeovil 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Bridgwater 24.2 miles39 km
- Exmouth 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Tiverton 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dorchester 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Bridport 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Chard 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Chard Town 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Sidmouth 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Honiton 9.2 miles14.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Axminster Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Raymond's Hill Built-up area 1.6 miles2.7 km
- All Saints Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Kilmington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newbridges Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Musbury Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hawkchurch Parish 3 miles4.7 km
- Yarty Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Wootton Fitzpaine Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Tytherleigh Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Trinity Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Membury Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Axminster
EX13 5PQ, EX13 7JG, EX13 5FZ, EX13 5GT, EX13 5LB, EX13 5FY, EX13 5LQ, EX13 5DA, EX13 5NL … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Bristol Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
- Axminster Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Honiton Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
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Schools in Axminster
- Axe Valley Academy Secondary
- Axminster Community Primary Academy Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km
- Huish Park Stadium 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 19.3 miles31 km