Axminster vs Crewkerne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crewkerne wins on house prices with a 40% gap. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Crewkerne
£271,964
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Crewkerne
82.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Crewkerne
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Crewkerne
280.6
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Crewkerne
68.4
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Crewkerne
£28,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £271,964, Crewkerne undercuts Axminster (£381,844) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Crewkerne it is a flat at £170,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Axminster (£520,144 vs £390,382).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Crewkerne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 3 schools in Axminster, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crewkerne, which has 4 schools, the figure is 50%.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Crewkerne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crewkerne averages 280.6 Mbps – ahead of Axminster's 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 89.7% in Crewkerne. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 49.4% in Crewkerne.
Crewkerne is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (281 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Axminster, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Crewkerne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,366 in Crewkerne. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Crewkerne.
Axminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Axminster and £28,987.4 in Crewkerne. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 48.1 in Crewkerne. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 55.8% in Crewkerne. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 68.1% in Crewkerne. Axminster has a population of 6,094 and Crewkerne has 7,067.
| Indicator | Axminster | Crewkerne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 7,067 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £28,987.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.7% |
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