Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

LYME CLOSE, EX13 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYME CLOSE, EX13 5BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

268

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX13 5BA 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

EX13 5BA is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 15.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX13 5BA 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.

For families considering a move, EX13 5BA represents 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, down 15.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX13 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00100643 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX13 5BA. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 239,950

3 sales · Mean £ 250,483

Terraced

£ 291,750

6 sales · Mean £ 283,500

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX13 5BA has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster

Good136 pupils0.2 km
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Axminster Community Primary Academy

Good279 pupils0.3 km
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Axe Valley Academy

Requires Improvement581 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Kerrington House0.6 km
  • The George Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Ale Way0.7 km
  • The Axminster Inn0.3 km
  • The Castle Inn0.4 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.2 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Arts Cafe Bar0.4 km
  • Cinnamons0.3 km
  • Golden House0.3 km
  • Pippins Community Centre0.2 km
  • Railway Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Le Pisani0.4 km
  • Lemon Plaice0.3 km
  • Axe Valley Grill0.3 km
  • The Lucky House0.3 km
  • Zeus The Greek0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster0.8 km
  • Honiton13.7 km
  • Crewkerne18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Axe Valley College0.2 km
  • Lamb Inn0.3 km
  • Lamb Inn0.3 km
  • George Hotel0.4 km
  • Hospital0.4 km