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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 11.2% 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
21
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
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£295,000
Price per sq ft£334
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £377K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Drayton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached19£378,000£321
Semi-Detached6£269,000£358
Terraced14£220,000£345

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£378,000£268,000£232,500
2026£315,000£302,500£195,000
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£327£324£352
2026£308£347£342
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.

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 £295,000 (about £334 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Drayton North?

Drayton North has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

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 24,963 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 11% 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).

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.