EX13 5BW is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Close, 0.6km from Millbrook in Axminster. Administratively it sits within Axminster ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.
For serious buyers, EX13 5BW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, down 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX13 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00100646 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS CLOSE, EX13 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS CLOSE, EX13 5BW.
176
54
£ 40,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX13 5BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £390k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX13 5BW. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,000
10 sales · Mean £ 380,925
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX13 5BW has low crime rates — 31 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
8 nearby- Boots1.0 km
- Complete Meats Ltd0.8 km
- Ganesha Wholefoods0.8 km
- The Sweetshop Axminster0.9 km
- Axminster Country Market0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The George Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Axminster Inn0.9 km
- The Castle Inn0.9 km
- The Lamb Inn0.4 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- Axminster Conservative Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Arts Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Cinnamons0.8 km
- Golden House0.8 km
- Pippins Community Centre0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Lemon Plaice0.8 km
- Axe Valley Grill0.8 km
- The Lucky House0.8 km
- Zeus The Greek0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster1.4 km
- Honiton14.2 km
- Crewkerne18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Loup House0.1 km
- Loup Court0.1 km
- Lamb Inn0.3 km
- Lamb Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX135BW · Data under Open Government Licence