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Drayton North

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About

Drayton North ward lies within the eastern suburbs of Norwich, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more recent developments. It is bordered by the River Wensum to the south, which provides a natural boundary. Local amenities serve the community's daily needs, with several schools and parks situated within the ward.

The landscape includes areas of open space and playing fields, contributing to its suburban character. A notable local feature is the historic Mile Cross conservation area, which contains interwar council housing of architectural significance. Transport links connect the ward to Norwich city centre and broader Broadland district. The overall environment is functional and residential, shaped by its proximity to the city.

Area overview

On average Drayton North has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drayton North is £61,092 per year. The median sale price in Drayton North is £320,000 (around £330 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,250 and £375,000. There are 2 schools in Drayton North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drayton North is home to around 2,985 people, with a population density of about 1,241.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drayton North Population
2,985
Population density
1,241.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.38(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-26%)
Public order
2.01(-61%)
Burglary
1.68(-40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,719
91.12%
Other White
109
3.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.74%
African
21
0.7%
Other
20
0.67%
Total population: 2,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
662
27.72%
Level 3 (A level)
493
20.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
17.25%
No qualifications
324
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
286
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 2,388

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
481
37.43%
Owns outright
377
29.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
264
20.54%
Other social rented
114
8.87%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.18%
Total households: 1,285

Property prices in Drayton North

Median price: £320,000
Price per sq ft: £330
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £261K – £375K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £330 per square foot) in Drayton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £585,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£382,500£329
Semi-Detached8£286,250£343
Terraced14£238,000£334

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drayton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£189,500£162,250
2017£270,000£217,000£172,500
2018£320,750£210,000£177,500
2019£280,000£206,250£172,500
2020£305,000£192,750£175,000
2021£300,000£237,000£190,000
2022£375,250£260,000£220,010
2023£392,500£285,000£210,000
2024£442,500£260,000£200,000
2025£390,000£269,000£243,250
2026£336,500£302,500£193,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£262£270
2017£241£270£277
2018£256£269£299
2019£262£280£292
2020£266£289£276
2021£290£281£305
2022£342£324£341
2023£324£351£335
2024£334£330£346
2025£329£332£326
2026£313£347£349
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Broadland district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,521
Band G£4,063
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Drayton North ward.

Local councillors

Adrian David Crotch

Drayton North - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Drayton North

Is Drayton North safe?

Drayton North records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Drayton North?

The median sale price in Drayton North is £320,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Drayton North?

Drayton North has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Drayton North?

Drayton North scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Drayton North sits around rank 25,767 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Drayton North?

The average household income in Drayton North is around £61,092 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Drayton North?

Drayton North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Adrian David Crotch (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Drayton North

NR86GZ

Century Way

NR86EL

Vawdrey Road

NR86AS

Wensum Walk

NR86GX

Brancaster Close

NR86AX

The Thicket

NR86XX

Riverdene Mews

NR87AG

Centenary Close

NR86AZ

Bramble Close

NR86WB

Grace Edwards Close

NR86BG

Coleman Close

NR87AD

Binney Road

NR86BY

Freshwater Way

NR86XJ

Rook Drive

NR86EX

The Shires

NR86EE

Manor Farm Close

NR86YP

Winners Walk

NR86EZ

The Moors

NR86HG

Fullers Loke

NR86GU

St Margarets Close

NR86UX

Bishop Rise

NR86UT

Acres Way

NR86XF

Castle Rise

NR86GY

Stirling Close

NR86EU

Wheat Fields

NR86EG

School Road

NR86EF

School Road

NR86EY

Badgers Brook Road

NR87AH

Drayton North

NR86XZ

Radcliffe Road

NR86EW

School Road

NR86ER

Highfield Road

NR103AJ

Reepham Road

NR86XS

Drewray Drive

NR86XG

Pendlesham Rise

NR86AY

Ashgrove

NR86UU

Suters Drive

NR86ET

Cator Road

NR86HJ

School Road

NR86XE

The Square

NR87AF

Bullen Road

NR86AU

Long Dale

NR86YA

Cricket Close

NR87AE

Drayton North

NR86YR

Steeple Chase

NR87AB

Binney Road

NR86XQ

Felsham Way

NR87AL

Sladden Road

NR87AJ

Sabberton Drive

NR86FW

Priorswood

NR86FZ

Walsingham Drive

NR86XU

Foxwood Close

NR86YW

Drayton North

NR86ES

Glebe Close

NR86XY

Judges Gardens

NR86FY

Priorswood

NR87AN

Drayton North

NR86EP

Littlewood Cottages