Lyme Road is in Axminster and in East Devon district. EX13 5BD is located in the Axminster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tiverton and Honiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX13 5BE, EX13 5DE, EX13 5BA, EX13 5BS, EX13 5BT, EX13 5BZ, EX13 5GP, EX13 5BU, EX13 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX13 5BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 30.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 42.1% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 41.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 15.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 19.7% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyme Road was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Axminster average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyme Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Axminster and the 113th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Combe Field End, Axminster, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-03-13 | £450,989 |
| Little Combe Field End, Axminster, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-11-29 | £488,244 |
| Corswood Field End, Axminster, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2015-03-20 | £420,417 |
| Portcrete Field End, Axminster, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2015-02-13 | £357,228 |
| Corswood Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-11-24 | £371,862 |
EX13 5BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX13 5BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX13 5BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Lyme Road , EX13 5BE | 3out of 4 | 162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy Stoney Lane , EX13 5BU | 2out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmington Primary School Whitford Road , Kilmington EX13 7RG | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School All Saints , EX13 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Musbury Primary School Church Hill , Musbury EX13 8BB | 3out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Valley Academy Chard Street , EX13 5EA | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pippins Community Centre | Pippins, Lyme Road | 139 yd | |
| Golden House | 1 Lyme Street, Axminster | 351 yd | |
| The Cow And The Bean | The Lodge, Lyme Street | 351 yd | |
| The West Country Higgler | Wheatfields, South Street | 374 yd | |
| Cinnamons | South Street, Axminster | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, Lyme Road | 84 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Lyme Street | 351 yd | |
| The Axminster Inn | Axminster Inn, Silver Street | 419 yd | |
| Axminster Conservative Club | Silver Street, Axminster | 419 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Flat, The Castle | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lucky House | Somerset House, Lyme Street | 351 yd | |
| Lemon Plaice | Lyme Street, Axminster | 351 yd | |
| Axe Valley Grill | South Street, Axminster | 375 yd | |
| Zeus The Greek | 43 Foxhill, Axminster | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 11 South Street, Axminster | 375 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | West Street, Axminster | 664 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Shand Park | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School LYME ROAD | grass pitches | 45 yd |
| Axminster Town Football Club (Closed) Sector Lane | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Axminster Community Primary School STONEY LANE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Flamingo Pool LYME ROAD | swimming pool | 343 yd |
| Axe Valley Academy CHARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre Chard Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor bowls | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.