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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

PO62NU

Langdale Avenue

PO61ER

Farlington Avenue

PO61JG

Broad Gardens

PO61NX

Copsey Close

PO62LX

Mansvid Avenue

PO61TT

Fitzherbert Spur

PO61PA

Havant Road

PO62JT

Carshalton Avenue

PO62DX

Colville Road

PO62JB

Havant Road

PO62BP

East Cosham Road

PO61DJ

Evelegh Road

PO61AN

Woodfield Avenue

PO61QA

Grove Road

PO61HZ

Augustine Road

PO61LN

Shearwater Drive

PO61LE

Binness Way

PO61BE

Portsdown Hill Road

PO61AL

Rectory Avenue

PO61RT

Fitzherbert Road

PO61HE

Drayton Lane

PO61QS

Aldsworth Gardens

PO61LZ

Lealand Road

PO62AL

Lampeter Avenue

PO62DY

Colville Road

PO61LG

The Saltings

PO62LB

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61QY

Central Road

PO61BU

Drayton Lane

PO61EL

Portsdown Avenue

PO62AW

Brecon Avenue

PO61AT

Old Rectory Road

PO61QF

Central Road

PO61BY

East Lodge Park

PO61SZ

Walton Road

PO75AY

Dell Close

PO61QT

Central Road

PO61EE

Havant Road

PO62BS

East Cosham Road

PO61RB

Homefield Road

PO62JW

Burrill Avenue

PO61EN

Sea View Road

PO61AJ

Old Rectory Road

PO62JA

Havant Road

PO61LP

Osprey Close

PO62LH

Court Lane

PO62JU

Tregaron Avenue

PO62NW

Edison Spur

PO61BS

Drayton Lane

PO61NG

Waterworks Road

PO62NB

Braemar Avenue

PO61NP

Nutbourne Road

PO61UR

Eastern Road

PO62NH

Old Manor Way

PO61QN

Oyster Estate

PO61HU

Down End Road

PO61BT

Gillman Road

PO61TF

Walton Road

PO75BA

Greenlea Close

PO62BL

Courtmount Grove

PO61AQ

East Lodge Park

PO62NE

Tregaron Avenue

PO61JS

Second Avenue

PO62BQ

Cranborne Road

PO61EZ

Troon Crescent

PO61EH

Portsdown Avenue

PO61QU

Central Road

PO62HN

Southbourne Avenue

PO61JQ

Lower Farlington Road

PO61UJ

Walton Road

PO61DT

Galt Road

PO61HL

Highlands Road

PO61BZ

East Lodge Park

PO61PG

Havant Road

PO61QW

Eastern Industrial Centre

PO61AP

Woodfield Avenue

PO61LH

Kestrel Place

PO61BH

Farlington Avenue

PO61NA

Copsey Grove

PO62BY

East Cosham Road

PO75AZ

Meadow Edge

PO61HS

Uplands Road

PO61SQ

Fitzherbert Road

PO63NB

London Road

PO62JP

Bernard Avenue

PO62NL

Old Manor Way

PO62DT

Widley Road

PO62EN

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61DP

Galt Road

PO61AR

Woodfield Avenue

PO62LL

Court Lane

PO61BP

Beverley Grove

PO75AX

Oakhurst Gardens

PO62LG

Court Lane

PO61AE

Denville Close

PO62BF

Carmarthen Avenue

PO62LU

Court Close

PO62AR

Merthyr Avenue

PO62HA

Lower Drayton Lane

PO61PU

Station Road

Data Sources

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