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Drayton South

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About

Drayton South ward encompasses the southern portion of the village of Drayton, situated northwest of Norwich city centre. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is bordered by the A1067 road to the west and includes local amenities serving the community. The ward contains areas of open space and playing fields, contributing to its character.

A notable local feature is the medieval parish church of St Margaret's, which stands on a mound at the village's historic core. The ward's landscape includes sections of the old course of the River Wensum, which shapes the local geography. Residential streets extend towards the boundary with Hellesdon, maintaining a distinct village identity despite its proximity to the city.

Area overview

On average Drayton South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drayton South is £61,092 per year. There are 1 schools in Drayton South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drayton South is home to around 2,405 people, with a population density of about 761.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drayton South Population
2,405
Population density
761.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.06(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.41(-53%)
Shoplifting
3.74(-47%)
Other theft
2.91(-48%)
Burglary
2.91(+5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,274
94.63%
Other White
47
1.96%
Chinese
16
0.67%
Irish
13
0.54%
Other Asian
10
0.42%
Total population: 2,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
535
25.68%
No qualifications
464
22.28%
Level 3 (A level)
339
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
299
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 2,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
590
57.84%
Owns with a mortgage
253
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
96
9.41%
Other social rented
59
5.78%
Other forms of private rent
12
1.18%
Total households: 1,020

Property prices in Drayton South

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Drayton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drayton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£420,000
Semi-Detached4£273,000
Terraced3£240,000

10 years median price trend in Drayton South

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

All postcodes in Drayton South

NR86DH

Hurn Road

NR86QF

Woodland Drive

NR86DD

Hurn Road

NR86WT

Drayton South

NR86PP

Pond Lane

NR86RW

Sheridan Close

NR86BQ

Sidney Bunn Way

NR86EF

School Road

NR86DJ

Bradshaw Road

NR86ED

George Drive

NR86PT

Fakenham Road

NR86DF

John Booty Close

NR86BB

Fakenham Road

NR86BJ

Drayton High Road

NR86BL

Drayton High Road

NR86BU

Howell Road

NR86DA

Hurn Road

NR86DB

Hurn Road

NR86FB

Littlewood

NR86PY

Fakenham Road

NR86YS

Fakenham Road

NR86AH

Drayton High Road

NR86BN

Drayton High Road

NR86BZ

Kybird Close

NR86BS

Hurn Road

NR86EJ

Bellomonte Crescent

NR86JQ

The Lodge Drive

NR86RL

Drayton Industrial Estate

NR86AE

Drayton High Road

NR86AG

Drayton High Road

NR86AR

Lodge Breck

NR86ZD

Drayton South

NR86PS

Fakenham Road

NR86TU

Shakespeare Way

NR86BA

Drayton High Road

NR86PR

Fakenham Road

NR86RN

Orchard Bank

NR86DY

Carter Road

NR86SA

Station Road

NR86DN

School Road

NR86DT

George Drive

NR86AF

Drayton High Road

NR86RT

Fairview Close

NR86AP

Bidewell Close

NR86BT

Magnay Road

NR86RF

The Crescent

NR86AW

Drayton High Road

NR86DR

Hall Lane

NR86AN

Drayton High Road

NR86EH

Bone Road

NR86RY

Taverham Road

NR86AL

Drayton High Road

NR86AA

Low Road

NR86EA

George Close

NR86EQ

School Road

NR86DU

George Drive

NR86AT

Drayton Lodge Park

NR86DW

School Road

NR86EN

School Road

NR86HA

Costessey Lane

NR86LJ

Woods End

NR86FE

Fakenham Road

NR86BX

Herbert Nursey Close

NR86DX

Carter Road

NR86BE

Drayton High Road

NR86PU

Drayton Grove

NR86BP

Hurn Road

NR86PW

Fakenham Road

NR86PX

Fakenham Road

NR86RP

Beverley Way

NR86RU

Taverham Road

NR86AQ

Drayton High Road

NR86BH

Drayton High Road

NR86PN

Fakenham Road

NR86RX

Taverham Road

NR86AJ

Drayton High Road

NR86DE

Philpott Close

NR86EB

Layton Close

NR86HH

Hall Lane

NR86RR

Low Road

NR86BD

Drayton High Road

NR86DL

Delane Road

NR86FD

Firbanks Close

NR86DP

Hall Lane

NR86HE

Bidewell Close

NR86PL

Costessey Lane

NR86DS

Hall Lane

NR86HB

Costessey Lane

Data Sources

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