First Avenue, Axminster
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX13 5EX, EX13 5HP.
At a glance
6 property sales on First Avenue, Axminster have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 14 May 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £177,067. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on First Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. First Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX13 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £177,067 | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £183,167 | 14 May 2021 |
Sold prices on First Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, First Avenue EX13 5EX | 14 May 2021 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, First Avenue EX13 5EX | 11 Dec 2020 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, First Avenue EX13 5EX | 27 Nov 2020 | £199,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, First Avenue EX13 5EX | 31 Jul 2018 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, First Avenue EX13 5EX | 27 Apr 2018 | £159,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, First Avenue EX13 5HP | 7 Sep 2016 | £171,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, First Avenue | £159,500 (Apr 2018) → £195,000 (Dec 2020) | +22% over 3 yrs |
| 12, First Avenue | £160,000 (Jul 2018) → £199,950 (Nov 2020) | +25% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near First Avenue
Crime
42 crimes were reported within about a mile of First Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
First Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near First Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Valley Academy 741 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy 297 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster 136 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School 84 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kilmington Primary School 72 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Axminster station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Millwey Avenue (N-bound, Millwey Avenue) 1 min walk
- Millwey Avenue (S-bound, Millwey Avenue) 1 min walk
- Heal's Field (opp, Second Avenue) 1 min walk
- Heal's Field (NE-bound, Second Avenue) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Axminster Medical Practice
St. Thomas Court, Church Street, Axminster · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 36.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 753 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,761 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX13
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- Flax Meadow Lane£335k
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- Lyme Road£423k
- Willhayes Park£235k
- Churchill Rise£243k
- Woodbury Park£200k
- North Street£208k
- Cherry Tree Road£220k
- Cloakham Drive£191k
- Charter Road£88k
- Crewkerne Road£535k