EX13 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the EX13 postcode district in Dorset. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£325,154

Dorset · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
—

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
273

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
1

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about EX13

The average home across Dorset is worth about £325,154 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and prices have fallen 0.1% over the last year.

Of 205 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in EX13, band D is the most common, and 73.7% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 273 crimes around the centre of EX13 in the six months to 2026-08, most often violence and sexual offences (141).

There are 1 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of EX13 in Dorset, including Axminster Community Primary Academy.

The district covers the Axminster, Chard North, Coly Valley, Dunkeswell & Otterhead ward areas.

Energy ratings in EX13
A
0 · 0%
B
6 · 2.9%
C
48 · 23.4%
D
103 · 50.2%
E
25 · 12.2%
F
14 · 6.8%
G
9 · 4.4%

Sample of 205 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in EX13, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£325,154
Detached
£515,191
Semi-detached
£329,926
Terraced
£264,878
Flat
£167,282

Prices changed -0.1% over the last year in Dorset.

Recorded crime in EX13
Violence and sexual offences141
Criminal damage and arson36
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order20
Drugs12
Shoplifting12
Other theft11
Vehicle crime8
Burglary5

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-08.

Schools near EX13

Primary

  • Axminster Community Primary AcademyNot rated · 0.7 mi
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, AxminsterNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • Kilmington Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 1.3 mi
  • All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 1.5 mi
  • Shute Community Primary SchoolNot rated · 2.5 mi

Secondary

  • Axe Valley AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
Wards covered by EX13

Axminster · Chard North · Coly Valley · Dunkeswell & Otterhead · Marshwood Vale · Newbridges · Trinity · Yarty

Common questions about EX13

What is the average house price in EX13?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Dorset at £325,154 as of 2026-07.

How much does each property type cost in EX13?

Detached £515,191, semi-detached £329,926, terraced £264,878, flats £167,282, based on the UK House Price Index for Dorset.

Is EX13 a safe area?

Police recorded 273 crimes near the centre of EX13 in the six months to 2026-08. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 141 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in EX13 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 205 certificates from EX13, with 73.7% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near EX13?

1 schools within a mile of the EX13 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Axe Valley Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this EX13 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.