Axminster vs Sidmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Axminster is about 18% cheaper on average. For families, Axminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
Sidmouth
£463,589
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
Sidmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
Sidmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
Sidmouth
366.4
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
Sidmouth
68.9
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
Sidmouth
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Axminster is £381,844, which is 18% less than Sidmouth at £463,589. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in Sidmouth it is a flat at £325,573.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Sidmouth (£325,573 vs £127,903).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth. Axminster has 3 schools in total, while Sidmouth has 2.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sidmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Axminster | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sidmouth offers faster average downloads at 366.4 Mbps, compared to 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 94.8% in Sidmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 69% in Sidmouth.
Sidmouth is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (366 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Sidmouth.
Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth and £29,141.8 in Axminster. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 51.3 in Sidmouth. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 52.4% in Sidmouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 72.2% in Sidmouth.
| Indicator | Axminster | Sidmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 13,258 |
| 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% |
Location
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