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Axminster
City in Somerset, United Kingdom
Overview
Axminster is a charming market town in Somerset, United Kingdom, renowned for its historic carpet industry and scenic countryside surroundings. The town offers visitors a peaceful rural atmosphere, lively markets, and easy access to the Jurassic Coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Somerset
Population
8,125
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.78°, -3.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,145
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
951 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
119.0
Airport
EXT
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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