Axminster vs Okehampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 43.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Okehampton wins on house prices with a 21% gap. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Okehampton
£316,475
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Okehampton
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Okehampton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Okehampton
208.1
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Okehampton
68
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Okehampton
£27,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £316,475, Okehampton undercuts Axminster (£381,844) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Okehampton it is a flat at £131,299.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Axminster (£520,144 vs £403,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Okehampton 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 Okehampton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Okehampton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Okehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Axminster averages 264.3 Mbps – ahead of Okehampton's 208.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 64.9% in Okehampton. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 36.1% in Okehampton.
Axminster is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (264 vs 208 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Axminster, scoring 68.5 on average (band C) compared to 68 (band C) in Okehampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,454 in Okehampton. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.5% in Okehampton.
Axminster has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,141.8 in Axminster and £27,209.3 in Okehampton. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 49.1 in Okehampton. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 54.6% in Okehampton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 69.4% in Okehampton. Axminster has a population of 6,094 and Okehampton has 9,108.
| Indicator | Axminster | Okehampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 9,108 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £27,209.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 30.3% |
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