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Axminster, United Kingdom
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Axminster is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,761. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Axminster
Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England. It is 28 miles (45Â km) from the county town of Exeter. The town is built on a hill overlooking the River Axe which heads towards the English Channel at Axmouth, and is in the East Devon local government district. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,626, increasing to 5,761 at the 2011 census. The town contains two electoral wards whose combined population is 7,110. The market is still held every Thursday.
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| Population | 5,761 |
| Population Density | 564 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.7826°, -2.9979° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.3 inches (973 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.3 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $50,910 |
| Median Age | 50.9 years |
About Axminster
Axminster is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,761. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Axminster vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Axminster vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,910 |
| 32% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,910 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 524 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $447,194 |
| 59% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,273 |
| 9% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,304 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1,021.2 sq mi (2,644.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.7826°N, 2.9979°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 31 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Axminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 50.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,021.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.2% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Schools in Axminster
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns @ Axminster Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Stockland Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Kilmington Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Membury Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster | - | - | - | - |
| Axe Valley Academy | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Axminster
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sid Valley Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Abbey104 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Ninesprings | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe | community radio, somerset | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Axminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allhallows Museum | ||||
| Axe Valley Heritage Museum | ||||
| Axminster Museum | ||||
| Bridport Museum | ||||
| Chard Museum | ||||
| Colyton Heritage Centre | ||||
| County Classics Motor Museum | ||||
| Crewkerne Museum | ||||
| Dinosaurland Fossil Museum | ||||
| Dunkeswell Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lyme Regis Museum | ||||
| Motoring Memories | ||||
| Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Museum of Somerset | ||||
| Perry's Cider Mill | ||||
| Sidmouth Museum | ||||
| Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Somerset Cricket Museum | ||||
| Somerset Military Museum | ||||
| Town Mill | ||||
| Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Axminster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charmouth library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colyton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewkerne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Honiton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ilminster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lyme Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sidmouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Petherton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taunton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Axminster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Market And Bakery | |||||
| Sidmouth Market | |||||
| The Customs House |
Hotels in Axminster
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Axminster
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Axminster
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Axminster
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Axminster
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Axminster
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Axminster
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Axminster
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Axminster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe Vale Brewery | ||||
| Haye Farm Brewery | ||||
| Lyme Regis Brewery | ||||
| Otter Brewery | ||||
| Palmer's Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Axminster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Axminster
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmwell Snowsport Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Axminster
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| RNAS Yeovilton | YEO | Medium Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagber Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Branscombe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Great House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Halwell Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Henstridge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hermitage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Manor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Withial Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Marldon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melbury Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| New Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Malreward Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orchardleigh Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rookery Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wraxall private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Well Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White Ox Mead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Axminster
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Axminster Post Office | |
| Dalwood Village Shop | |
| Kilmington Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Axminster
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint's Church | |
| Axminster United Reformed Church | |
| Church of St Michael | |
| Dalwood Methodist Church | |
| Loughwood Meeting House | |
| Saint John Baptist | |
| St Giles | |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | |
| St Peters Church | |
| The Beacon | |
| The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin |
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What is the population of Axminster?
Axminster has a population of 5,761 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 564 people per square mile, spread across 1,021.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.
Is Axminster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $50,910, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $447,194 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,273 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Axminster?
Axminster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Axminster?
Axminster has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 524 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Axminster?
The median home value in Axminster is $447,194. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,273. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.
How are the schools in Axminster?
33.8% of adults in Axminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Axminster?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Axminster is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.