Property investment stats for Axminster, South West

• The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £300,000, while the median asking rent for the same property is £1,225, offering potential for stable rental income.
• The top local postcode district achieves rental yields of 3.4%, which can appeal to investors focused on income rather than rapid capital growth.
• With properties spending a median of 61 days on the market and a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), buyers may find opportunities to negotiate on price.

• The change in prices over the last year (-8.5%) shows that the market can be volatile in the short term.
• The area has a relatively high proportion of older residents, with the population aged 60+ in the 75th percentile, which may affect long-term demand dynamics.
• The low proportion of degree-educated and professional residents (both in the bottom third nationally) could limit future growth in higher-value housing segments.

Looking ahead, Axminster’s affordability — reflected in the price-to-income ratio of 5.1 — should continue to support underlying demand, particularly among families and first-time buyers. The annual sales figure of 100 and the median days on market of 61 days suggest a steady, if not especially fast-moving, local market. Rental yields in the top-performing postcode district (3.4%) remain a draw for investors seeking dependable returns rather than speculative gains.

While the last year’s capital growth was -8.5%, the three-year trend (3.1%) and annualised growth (1.0%) indicate that Axminster has potential for modest, long-term appreciation. Investors should expect a measured pace of change, with opportunities for those willing to take a patient approach and focus on income stability.