Axminster vs South Petherton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Axminster is about 10% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Axminster
£381,844
South Petherton
£424,111
Crime Rate
Axminster
N/A
South Petherton
83.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Axminster
100.0%
South Petherton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Axminster
264.3
South Petherton
442
EPC Rating
Axminster
68.5
South Petherton
68.4
Median Income
Axminster
£29,142
South Petherton
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Axminster is £381,844, which is 10% less than South Petherton at £424,111. The most affordable entry point in Axminster is a flat at £127,903, while in South Petherton it is a terraced at £295,027.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in South Petherton (£295,027 vs £221,714).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Axminster prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Axminster and South Petherton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Axminster and South Petherton. Axminster has 3 schools and South Petherton has 2 schools.
Axminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Petherton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Axminster | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
South Petherton offers faster average downloads at 442.0 Mbps, compared to 264.3 Mbps in Axminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73.8% of premises in Axminster and 94.5% in South Petherton. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Axminster and 86.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (442 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 South Petherton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,362 in Axminster and £1,363 in South Petherton. 57.7% of homes in Axminster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in South Petherton.
South Petherton 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 South Petherton. The median age is 48.6 in Axminster and 47.3 in South Petherton. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Axminster and 56.8% in South Petherton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Axminster versus 67.6% in South Petherton.
| Indicator | Axminster | South Petherton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,094 | 3,096 |
| 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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