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Drayton & Farlington

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About

Drayton & Farlington are residential areas located in the northern part of Portsmouth. The area is known for its mix of housing, including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. Nearby green spaces like Farlington Marshes and the Hilsea Lines provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs along Havant Road and Portsdown Hill Road.

The area benefits from good transport links, with easy access to the A27 and A3(M) for commuters. Cosham railway station is nearby, offering connections to Portsmouth and beyond. Portsdown Hill provides views over the city and Solent, while Farlington Marshes is a designated nature reserve popular with birdwatchers. The area has a community feel with local events and sports clubs.

Area overview

On average Drayton & Farlington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Drayton & Farlington is £54,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Drayton & Farlington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drayton & Farlington Population
6,660
Population density
1,713.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,145
92.25%
Other White
117
1.76%
African
48
0.72%
Other
44
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.63%
Total population: 6,661

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,048
39.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
38.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
280
10.67%
Other forms of private rent
150
5.72%
Social rents from council
81
3.09%
Total households: 2,623

Property prices in Drayton & Farlington

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Drayton & Farlington area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drayton & 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 & Farlington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£499,000
Flats4£163,750
Semi-Detached38£420,000
Terraced24£320,000

10 years median price trend in Drayton & Farlington

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.