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Drayton and Farlington

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, about 58% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Drayton and Farlington Population

13,733

Population density

2,356.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

12,584

91.63%

Other White

274

Indian

138

Chinese

0.67%

Other Asian

0.67%

Total population: 13,734

Economics

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

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

Median price£371,000

Price per sq ft£354

Sales (last 12 months)152

Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £483K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 (about £354 per square foot) in Drayton and Farlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Drayton and Farlington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	27	£583,000	£362	£273,100	£425,000	£635,000	£856,000
Semi-Detached	71	£405,000	£361	£312,500	£350,000	£477,500	£601,250
Terraced	29	£325,000	£344	£258,500	£306,000	£400,000	£498,400
Flats	25	£175,000	£307	£126,400	£165,000	£215,000	£299,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drayton and Farlington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton and Farlington.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£366,995	£250,475	£288,000	£237,498
2017	£400,000	£189,495	£312,500	£260,000
2018	£450,000	£158,475	£305,000	£269,998
2019	£505,000	£165,000	£319,000	£270,500
2020	£458,750	£145,000	£354,000	£280,000
2021	£442,000	£166,000	£364,995	£290,000
2022	£500,000	£180,000	£395,000	£317,000
2023	£531,500	£180,000	£393,500	£324,250
2024	£484,350	£200,000	£388,750	£317,500
2025	£597,500	£190,000	£375,000	£320,000
2026	£476,500	£184,000	£380,000	£355,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton and Farlington.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£301	£362	£279	£269
2017	£312	£278	£289	£278
2018	£313	£298	£296	£290
2019	£307	£247	£294	£289
2020	£349	£254	£303	£298
2021	£350	£283	£325	£314
2022	£389	£293	£357	£341
2023	£359	£277	£360	£323
2024	£363	£298	£353	£328
2025	£360	£316	£361	£332
2026	£375	£387	£356	£367

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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