Axminster vs Seaton (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Seaton (east Devon) is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Seaton (East Devon)
£316,077
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Seaton (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Seaton (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Seaton (East Devon)
295.8
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Seaton (East Devon)
68.9
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Seaton (East Devon)
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Seaton (east Devon) 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 Seaton (east Devon) it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Seaton (east Devon) (£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 Seaton (east Devon) 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 Seaton (east Devon). Axminster has 3 schools in total, while Seaton (east Devon) has 1.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Seaton (east Devon) offers faster average downloads at 295.8 Mbps, compared to 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 95.8% in Seaton (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 52% in Seaton (east Devon).
Seaton (east Devon) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (296 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Seaton (east Devon) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Axminster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,341 in Seaton (east Devon). 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Seaton (east Devon).
Seaton (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Seaton (east Devon) and £29,141.8 in Axminster. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 51.3 in Seaton (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 52.4% in Seaton (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 72.2% in Seaton (east Devon).
| Indicator | Axminster | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 7,429 |
| 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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