Town Pop. 1,837

Living in Axbridge: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Axbridge is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 49/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

No other settlement in the BS26 postcode district scores higher. Axbridge leads all 6. Against the wider BS26 district average of 40/100, that is 9 points above. On healthcare specifically, Axbridge sits 30 points above the BS26 district figure of 19/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS26 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 41 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Houlgate Way 10 crimes
  3. 3 Knightstone Close 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Axbridge Church of England First School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital6.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital14.8 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.8 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,632 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
57
Full fibre (FTTP)73.5%
available across Somerset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.3%Retired26%Student3.6%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Somerset · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,992
C £2,276
D £2,561
E £3,130
F £3,699
G £4,268
H £5,122
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Weston Milton 7 mi
Yatton 7.2 mi
Weston-super-Mare 7.8 mi
J21 M5 5.8 mi
J21 M5 6.4 mi
J22 M5 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £339,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£255k £342k £431k £518k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cross 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cheddar 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Weare 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Weare 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shipham 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Winscombe and Sandford 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cocklake 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Draycott 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Banwell 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Churchill (North Somerset) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wedmore 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rooks Bridge 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Axbridge a nice place to live?

Axbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Axbridge is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Axbridge?

Axbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Axbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Axbridge is Axbridge Church of England First School Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Axbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Axbridge?

The current median house price in Axbridge is £339,500, around 19% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Axbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Axbridge

BS26 40 ⇄

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