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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

PO61AB

Havant Road

PO61EY

Birkdale Avenue

PO61DX

Grant Road

PO61AS

Woodfield Avenue

PO61DZ

Buttermilk Close

PO61DY

Parlour Way

PO75AU

Oaklea Close

PO61LA

Old Farm Way

PO61JU

Second Avenue

PO61LJ

Cygnet Road

PO61NH

Waterworks Road

PO61JH

Lower Farlington Road

PO61SR

Walton Road

PO61AA

Havant Road

PO61RU

Fitzherbert Road

PO61QE

Central Road

PO61QD

South Road

PO61DQ

Farlington Avenue

PO61TL

Marshlands Spur

PO62JG

Havant Road

PO63ND

Boundary Way

PO62NY

Orsted Drive

PO62JN

Burrill Avenue

PO62DE

Havant Road

PO61QZ

Scholars' Walk

PO61HH

Solent Road

PO61NU

King Arthurs Court

PO61DW

Chalk Way

PO62DU

Widley Road

PO62AU

Aberdare Avenue

PO61PT

Grove Road

PO62HE

Lower Drayton Lane

PO62HT

Adams Terrace

PO62NR

Kinross Crescent

PO61EW

Sea View Road

PO62BN

Courtmount Grove

PO62NP

Kinross Crescent

PO62NX

East Court

PO62LT

Court Mead

PO62ND

Tregaron Avenue

PO61ED

Lealand Road

PO61HJ

Solent Road

PO61US

Eastern Road

PO61EG

Merrion Place

PO61PY

Station Road

PO61DD

Havant Road

PO62LQ

Court Lane

PO61EP

Burnham Road

PO62NG

Gofton Avenue

PO61QR

Aldsworth Close

PO61NF

Havant Road

PO61JL

First Avenue

PO61NQ

Waterworks Road

PO61HP

Dene Hollow

PO62AJ

Penarth Avenue

PO62NA

Dysart Avenue

PO62DZ

Burrill Avenue

PO62JR

Lodge Avenue

PO61TW

Walton Road

PO61HN

St Hellens Road

PO61JY

Hardy Road

PO61TH

Walton Road

PO61RR

Fitzherbert Road

PO62BX

East Cosham Road

PO62HS

Invergordon Avenue

PO61JJ

Lower Farlington Road

PO61QB

South Road

PO61JP

First Avenue

PO62EB

Southdown Road

PO61TB

Walton Road

PO61JR

Second Avenue

PO75BT

Christchurch Gardens

PO62EJ

Manor Mews

PO61QH

Laburnum Avenue

PO61SB

Fitzherbert Road

PO61DN

Evelegh Road

PO62NS

Kinross Crescent

PO61LW

Falcon Green

PO61JN

First Avenue

PO61QX

Central Road

PO61RD

Fitzherbert Road

PO61QQ

Central Road

PO62HD

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61BF

Paddock Close

PO62AH

Havant Road

PO61TA

Walton Road

PO62HP

Manor Crescent

PO62JL

Padwick Avenue

PO62LZ

Dysart Avenue

PO61PZ

Kirtley Close

PO61SH

Fishers Grove

PO61UP

Jackson Close

PO61DE

Farlington Avenue

PO61HT

Down End Road

PO62HH

Racton Avenue

PO61JW

First Avenue

PO61DF

Farlington Avenue

PO61EF

Fishers Grove

PO61BD

Hilltop Crescent

PO62AG

Carmarthen Avenue

Data Sources

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