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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
22
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
9.98(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.16(-64%)
Shoplifting
3.33(-51%)
Burglary
2.91(+5%)
Other theft
2.91(-47%)
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

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £430K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Drayton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £865,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£382,500£312
Semi-Detached6£294,000£301
Terraced3£240,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drayton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£168,000£170,000
2017£277,000£222,500£168,250
2018£300,000£225,000£161,000
2019£325,000£233,750£252,500
2020£350,000£300,000£210,000
2021£415,000£220,000£198,500
2022£405,000£356,000£230,000
2023£400,000£265,000£265,000
2024£437,500£350,000£320,000
2025£397,500£319,000£226,250
2026£567,500£242,500£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£195
2017£262£227£241
2018£283£255£235
2019£267£257£273
2020£288£317£205
2021£302£241£247
2022£341£350£274
2023£323£259£347
2024£312£274£294
2025£314£321£308
2026£300£212£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Drayton South

Is Drayton South safe?

Drayton South records about 22 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 South?

The median sale price in Drayton South is £365,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Drayton South?

Drayton South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Drayton South?

Drayton South scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Drayton South sits around rank 25,571 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 South?

The average household income in Drayton South is around £61,092 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Drayton South?

Drayton South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Darren Gore Auber (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Drayton South

NR86DL

Delane Road

NR86HE

Bidewell Close

NR86WT

Drayton South

NR86AN

Drayton High Road

NR86RF

The Crescent

NR86DR

Hall Lane

NR86BT

Magnay Road

NR86QF

Woodland Drive

NR86PL

Costessey Lane

NR86BP

Hurn Road

NR86RP

Beverley Way

NR86PS

Fakenham Road

NR86BS

Hurn Road

NR86BA

Drayton High Road

NR86BE

Drayton High Road

NR86SA

Station Road

NR86DA

Hurn Road

NR86DP

Hall Lane

NR86EA

George Close

NR86FE

Fakenham Road

NR86EN

School Road

NR86PW

Fakenham Road

NR86DX

Carter Road

NR86PP

Pond Lane

NR86ZD

Drayton South

NR86DY

Carter Road

NR86RX

Taverham Road

NR86YS

Fakenham Road

NR86DJ

Bradshaw Road

NR86AP

Bidewell Close

NR86RW

Sheridan Close

NR86HH

Hall Lane

NR86DS

Hall Lane

NR86BU

Howell Road

NR86AT

Drayton Lodge Park

NR86AH

Drayton High Road

NR86AL

Drayton High Road

NR86BZ

Kybird Close

NR86PX

Fakenham Road

NR86PU

Drayton Grove

NR86DD

Hurn Road

NR86AW

Drayton High Road

NR86ED

George Drive

NR86DN

School Road

NR86AQ

Drayton High Road

NR86FB

Littlewood

NR86RR

Low Road

NR86DW

School Road

NR86BB

Fakenham Road

NR86HB

Costessey Lane

NR86BD

Drayton High Road

NR86FD

Firbanks Close

NR86AF

Drayton High Road

NR86DH

Hurn Road

NR86DB

Hurn Road

NR86PN

Fakenham Road

NR86AR

Lodge Breck

NR86PR

Fakenham Road

NR86RL

Drayton Industrial Estate

NR86DU

George Drive

NR86BX

Herbert Nursey Close

NR86AJ

Drayton High Road

NR86EJ

Bellomonte Crescent

NR86TU

Shakespeare Way

NR86EF

School Road

NR86RY

Taverham Road

NR86EB

Layton Close

NR86EH

Bone Road

NR86DT

George Drive

NR86LJ

Woods End

NR86EQ

School Road

NR86DF

John Booty Close

NR86HA

Costessey Lane

NR86BQ

Sidney Bunn Way

NR86BL

Drayton High Road

NR86BJ

Drayton High Road

NR86AG

Drayton High Road

NR86BN

Drayton High Road

NR86RN

Orchard Bank

NR86PY

Fakenham Road

NR86AA

Low Road

NR86PT

Fakenham Road

NR86RU

Taverham Road

NR86BH

Drayton High Road

NR86RT

Fairview Close

NR86JQ

The Lodge Drive

NR86AE

Drayton High Road

NR86DE

Philpott Close

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.