Axminster vs Honiton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Honiton is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Honiton
£316,077
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Honiton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Honiton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Honiton
368.6
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Honiton
68.5
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Honiton
£29,135
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Honiton is £316,077, which is 21% less than Axminster at £381,844. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Honiton it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Honiton (£165,776 vs £127,903).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Honiton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestAxminster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Honiton. Axminster has 3 schools in total, while Honiton has 3.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Honiton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Honiton offers faster average downloads at 368.6 Mbps, compared to 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 83.6% in Honiton. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 71% in Honiton.
Honiton is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (369 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Axminster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Honiton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,371 in Honiton. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Honiton.
Axminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Axminster and £29,134.8 in Honiton. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 47.9 in Honiton. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 56.4% in Honiton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 68.3% in Honiton.
| Indicator | Axminster | Honiton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 12,155 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £29,134.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.1% |
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