Axminster vs Ilminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ilminster offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Ilminster
£325,338
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Ilminster
83.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Ilminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Ilminster
347.2
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Ilminster
68.4
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Ilminster
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Ilminster is £325,338, which is 17% less than Axminster at £381,844. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Ilminster it is a flat at £154,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Ilminster (£154,250 vs £127,903).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Ilminster 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 Ilminster. Axminster has 3 schools in total, while Ilminster has 1.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ilminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Ilminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ilminster offers faster average downloads at 347.2 Mbps, compared to 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 87.1% in Ilminster. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 65.4% in Ilminster.
Ilminster is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (347 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 68.4 (band C) in Ilminster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,363 in Ilminster. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Ilminster.
Ilminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Axminster and £28,807 in Ilminster. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 47.3 in Ilminster. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 56.8% in Ilminster. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 67.6% in Ilminster.
| Indicator | Axminster | Ilminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 5,961 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.5% |
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