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Drayton and Farlington

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About

Drayton and Farlington form a primarily residential northern ward of Portsmouth, situated on Portsea Island. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, older suburban homes, and some modern developments. It borders the extensive tidal mudflats and marshes of Farlington Marshes, a significant local nature reserve. The ward contains several schools, local shopping parades, and recreational grounds, serving its community with essential amenities.

A notable feature is the historic Farlington Marshes, a circular coastal grassland habitat maintained by grazing cattle. The area is defined by the A27/M27 motorway corridor to the north, which acts as a physical boundary from the mainland. Drayton Park provides a large green space with sports facilities. The ward's layout reflects its growth through the 20th century, creating a settled neighbourhood distinct from the more densely built southern parts of the city.

Area overview

On average Drayton and Farlington has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drayton and Farlington is £64,589 per year. There are 3 schools in Drayton and Farlington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Drayton and Farlington is home to around 13,733 people, with a population density of about 2,356.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drayton and Farlington Population
13,733
Population density
2,356.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.99(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-57%)
Shoplifting
4.3(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.64(-2%)
Public order
3.13(-48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,584
91.63%
Other White
274
2%
Indian
138
1%
Chinese
92
0.67%
Other Asian
92
0.67%
Total population: 13,734

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,842
34.36%
Level 3 (A level)
2,112
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,590
14.22%
No qualifications
1,548
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,034
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 11,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,423
44.5%
Owns with a mortgage
2,075
38.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
526
9.66%
Other forms of private rent
196
3.6%
Social rents from council
104
1.91%
Total households: 5,445

Property prices in Drayton and Farlington

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Drayton and Farlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drayton and Farlington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drayton and Farlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£600,000
Terraced35£315,000
Semi-Detached71£375,000
Flats32£188,500

10 years median price trend in Drayton and Farlington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton and Farlington.

All postcodes in Drayton and Farlington

PO62AP

Penrhyn Avenue

PO62LY

Dysart Avenue

PO61ST

Marshlands Road

PO62LA

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61AZ

Copper Beech Drive

PO61LF

Binness Way

PO62NQ

Tesla Drive

PO61PF

Havant Road

PO62NJ

Old Manor Way

PO62LF

Merz Close

PO75BU

Thornton Close

PO61JZ

Old Farm Way

PO61JT

Second Avenue

PO61RS

Fitzherbert Road

PO61EJ

Portsdown Avenue

PO61NW

Knight Gardens

PO61RG

Fitzherbert Road

PO61BX

Station Road

PO61DS

Galt Road

PO62LE

Faraday Road

PO62HU

Wainwright Close

PO61UW

Eastern Road

PO61SD

Fitzherbert Road

PO61AY

Elmtree Road

PO62ES

Kirton Road

PO61HR

Uplands Road

PO61LB

Watermead Road

PO61NL

Waterworks Road

PO61QG

Central Road

PO61NN

Zetland Road

PO61PS

Grove Road

PO61TY

Railway Triangle

PO62AX

Penrhyn Avenue

PO61PL

Station Road

PO61DL

Evelegh Road

PO61ND

Lealand Grove

PO62NZ

Hirst Road

PO63NA

London Road

PO62JX

Tregaron Avenue

PO62EP

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61TS

Walton Road

PO62HB

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62BJ

Courtmount Grove

PO62HJ

Lordington Close

PO62AQ

Carmarthen Avenue

PO61PH

Station Road

PO61DG

Farlington Avenue

PO61NJ

Waterworks Road

PO61TX

Warrior Business Centre

PO62BT

East Cosham Road

PO61DH

Evelegh Road

PO61AU

Acorn Close

PO61PR

Grove Road

PO61SU

Old Reservoir Road

PO63LR

Dellcrest Path

PO61NE

Havant Road

PO61NB

Copsey Grove

PO61RA

Waverley Road

PO61SS

Eastern Road

PO61NS

Prinsted Crescent

PO62BU

East Cosham Road

PO62HL

Southbourne Avenue

PO62EH

Havant Road

PO62JQ

Havant Road

PO62NN

Old Manor Way

PO62LJ

Court Lane

PO62AS

Merthyr Avenue

PO61AD

St Andrews Road

PO61AG

East Lodge Park

PO61DA

Havant Road

PO61BB

Hilltop Crescent

PO62BH

Courtmount Grove

PO61BL

Gillman Road

PO61PE

Havant Road

PO61AX

Oakapple Gardens

PO62NT

Pangbourne Avenue

PO61EX

Ainsdale Road

PO62EL

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61TN

Merz Close

PO62NF

Merz Close

PO62AA

Havant Road

PO61TQ

Walton Road

PO62JS

East Cosham Road

PO62EA

Burrill Avenue

PO62BE

Chalkridge Road

PO61BN

Portsdown Hill Road

PO61LY

Lealand Road

PO61LL

Watermead Road

PO61PQ

Havant Road

PO61DR

Galt Road

PO61NR

Nutbourne Road

PO61TU

Walton Road

PO61PJ

Station Road

PO61RN

Fishers Grove

PO61ET

Blake Road

PO61RF

Stroudley Avenue

PO62DQ

Drayton and Farlington

PO62ED

Southdown Road

PO61UN

Eastern Road

PO61HG

Drayton Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.