Town Pop. 4,672

Living in Axminster: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Axminster comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 45/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 50/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the EX13 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 23 points above the EX13 district's 22/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see EX13 postcode district.

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Axminster scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Axminster.
Or compare:
EX13 5AA EX13 7AA EX13 8AA EX13 9AG EX13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
94.2 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 206 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 49 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Shoplifting 21 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 21 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 31 crimes
  2. 2 Vale Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 Lyme Street 24 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 54
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Axe Valley AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, AxminsterPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Axminster Community Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsMusgrove Park Hospital16.2 mi
Yeovil Hospital18.5 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)22.1 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,426 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 218 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.9%Retired34.3%Student2.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary32.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
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 C
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Axminster 0.5 mi
Honiton 8.5 mi
Crewkerne 11.3 mi
J26 M5 15.6 mi
J26 M5 15.8 mi
J25 M5 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 57
Detached £342,000 20
Terraced £230,000 18
Flat / Maisonette £120,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£106k £205k £308k £408k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kilmington 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Membury 27 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tytherleigh 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Uplyme 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chardstock 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lyme Regis 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Colyton 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tatworth 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Colyford 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Charmouth 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Axminster a nice place to live?

Axminster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Axminster is 41/100, 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 Axminster?

Axminster has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 440 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Axminster?

Among the top-rated schools in Axminster are Axe Valley Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Axminster in total.

What are house prices like in Axminster?

The current median house price in Axminster is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,000, terraced £230,000, flat £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Axminster in context

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Postcode districts in Axminster

EX13 38 ⇄

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