Axminster vs Chard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chard wins on house prices with a 28% gap. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Chard
£298,462
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Chard
83.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Chard
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Chard
221.4
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Chard
68.5
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Chard
£29,142
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Axminster commands an average of £381,844, compared with £298,462 in Chard – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Chard it is a flat at £108,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Axminster (£520,144 vs £435,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Chard 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 Chard. There are 3 schools in Axminster and 4 in Chard.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Chard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 264.3 Mbps in Axminster and 221.4 Mbps in Chard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 75.7% in Chard. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 37.5% in Chard.
Axminster is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (264 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Axminster, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Chard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,362 in Chard. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Chard.
Axminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Axminster and £29,141.8 in Chard. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 48.6 in Chard. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 55.3% in Chard. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 68.8% in Chard. Axminster has a population of 6,094 and Chard has 14,287.
| Indicator | Axminster | Chard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 14,287 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £29,141.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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