EX13 5BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lyme Close, 0.4km from Axminster in East Devon. Administratively it sits within Axminster ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX13 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00100643 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYME CLOSE, EX13 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYME CLOSE, EX13 5BB.
268
49
£ 40,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX13 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 49, EX13 5BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX13 5BB. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX13 5BB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Axminster Community Primary Academy
Axe Valley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots0.4 km
- Cabrito Goat Meat Limited0.5 km
- Complete Meats Ltd0.3 km
- Ganesha Wholefoods0.3 km
- The Art Of Cakery0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Kerrington House0.7 km
- The George Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Ale Way0.8 km
- The Axminster Inn0.3 km
- The Castle Inn0.4 km
- The Lamb Inn0.1 km
- The Red Lion0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Arts Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Cinnamons0.3 km
- Golden House0.3 km
- Pippins Community Centre0.1 km
- Railway Kitchen0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Le Pisani0.5 km
- Lemon Plaice0.3 km
- Axe Valley Grill0.3 km
- The Lucky House0.3 km
- Zeus The Greek0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster0.9 km
- Honiton13.7 km
- Crewkerne18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Axe Valley College0.1 km
- Lamb Inn0.2 km
- Lamb Inn0.2 km
- Hospital0.3 km
- George Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX135BB · Data under Open Government Licence