Axminster vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Axminster offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Axminster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £381,844 versus £452,711 in Ottery St Mary. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £127,903).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Ottery St Mary at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Axminster: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ottery St Mary.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ottery St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ottery St Mary enjoy 338.9 Mbps on average, while Axminster lags behind at 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (339 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ottery St Mary is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Axminster's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Axminster has a population of 6,094 while Ottery St Mary has 6,043. Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £29,141.8 in Axminster. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary.
| Indicator | Axminster | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,141.8 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 33.8% |
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