Axminster vs Bridport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Axminster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Bridport
£428,295
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Bridport
44.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Bridport
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Bridport
277.7
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Bridport
68.3
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Bridport
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bridport commands an average of £428,295, compared with £381,844 in Axminster – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Bridport it is a flat at £201,202.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Bridport (£201,202 vs £127,903).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Bridport at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Axminster, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Bridport. There are 3 schools in Axminster and 3 in Bridport.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bridport School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Bridport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 277.7 Mbps in Bridport and 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 92.2% in Bridport. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 48.2% in Bridport.
Bridport is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (278 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Axminster, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.3 (band C) in Bridport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,375 in Bridport. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Bridport.
Axminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Bridport and £29,141.8 in Axminster. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 51.1 in Bridport. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 52.1% in Bridport. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 70.4% in Bridport. Axminster has a population of 6,094 and Bridport has 12,294.
| Indicator | Axminster | Bridport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 12,294 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.5% |
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