Axminster vs Bude
Which is better to live in? Distance: 67.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Axminster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Bude
£387,191
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Bude
62.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Bude
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Bude
304.3
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Bude
67.8
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Bude
£27,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bude commands an average of £387,191, compared with £381,844 in Axminster – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Bude it is a flat at £223,721.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Bude (£223,721 vs £127,903).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Bude 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 100% in Bude. There are 3 schools in Axminster and 3 in Bude.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bude School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Bude |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 304.3 Mbps in Bude and 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 89.1% in Bude. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 54.9% in Bude.
Bude is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (304 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Axminster, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Bude. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,391 in Bude. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Bude.
Axminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Axminster and £27,923.5 in Bude. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 48.8 in Bude. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 52.8% in Bude. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 67.9% in Bude. Axminster has a population of 6,094 and Bude has 7,347.
| Indicator | Axminster | Bude |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 7,347 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £27,923.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 28.4% |
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