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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% 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. There are 1 schools in Drayton North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.2%
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
14.07(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.03(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.68(-58%)
Other theft
1.01(-82%)
Public order
1.01(-81%)
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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Drayton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drayton North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£392,500
Semi-Detached9£260,000
Terraced14£232,500

10 years median price trend in Drayton North

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

All postcodes in Drayton North

NR86FY

Priorswood

NR86GU

St Margarets Close

NR86FW

Priorswood

NR86UU

Suters Drive

NR86XF

Castle Rise

NR86XQ

Felsham Way

NR86BY

Freshwater Way

NR86XY

Judges Gardens

NR86XG

Pendlesham Rise

NR87AJ

Sabberton Drive

NR87AH

Drayton North

NR86EP

Littlewood Cottages

NR86EL

Vawdrey Road

NR86EX

The Shires

NR86EY

Badgers Brook Road

NR86AU

Long Dale

NR103AJ

Reepham Road

NR87AG

Centenary Close

NR86AY

Ashgrove

NR86XJ

Rook Drive

NR86XU

Foxwood Close

NR86HJ

School Road

NR86GY

Stirling Close

NR86WB

Grace Edwards Close

NR86XS

Drewray Drive

NR86GX

Brancaster Close

NR86XZ

Radcliffe Road

NR86EE

Manor Farm Close

NR86BG

Coleman Close

NR86UT

Acres Way

NR86ER

Highfield Road

NR86EW

School Road

NR87AD

Binney Road

NR86GZ

Century Way

NR86EG

School Road

NR87AB

Binney Road

NR86HG

Fullers Loke

NR87AF

Bullen Road

NR86EZ

The Moors

NR86EU

Wheat Fields

NR86YP

Winners Walk

NR86YR

Steeple Chase

NR86YW

Drayton North

NR86UX

Bishop Rise

NR86XX

Riverdene Mews

NR86AX

The Thicket

NR86AZ

Bramble Close

NR86ES

Glebe Close

NR86XE

The Square

NR86ET

Cator Road

NR87AL

Sladden Road

NR86AS

Wensum Walk

NR86YA

Cricket Close

NR86FZ

Walsingham Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.