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About

Drayton ward encompasses the village of Drayton and its surrounding rural land within the Vale of White Horse. The area is characterised by residential streets, local shops, and community facilities centred around the main thoroughfare. Agricultural fields and open countryside define the edges of the settlement, maintaining a distinct separation from nearby urban areas to the east.

The ward's landscape is part of the Oxford Clay Vale, with the Ock Valley providing a local drainage basin. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Drayton railway station, a reminder of the area's historical transport links, though the line is now discontinued. The community includes amenities such as a primary school, sports fields, and the parish church of St Peter.

Area overview

On average Drayton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Drayton is £70,774 per year. There are 1 schools in Drayton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Drayton is home to around 3,769 people, with a population density of about 274.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Drayton Population
3,769
Population density
274.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.47(-19%)
Other theft
8.76(+57%)
Public order
6.9(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.1(-47%)
Burglary
6.1(+134%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,326
88.29%
Other White
158
4.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.93%
Indian
32
0.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.8%
Total population: 3,767

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,252
41.48%
Level 3 (A level)
464
15.37%
No qualifications
417
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
12.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 3,018

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
582
37.82%
Owns outright
547
35.54%
Other social rented
180
11.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
132
8.58%
Social rents from council
40
2.6%
Total households: 1,539

Property prices in Drayton

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £949,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Drayton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£615,000
Flats1£256,000
Semi-Detached9£390,000
Terraced6£390,000

10 years median price trend in Drayton

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

All postcodes in Drayton

OX144EU

High Street

OX144FW

Holly Lane

OX144HX

Caudwell Close

OX144LJ

Whitehorns Way

OX144EX

Heather Road

OX144TH

Drayton

OX144EJ

High Street

OX144FR

Beaker Place

OX144JE

Hilliat Fields

OX144JT

Abingdon Road

OX144EG

Willow Lane

OX144EY

Sutton Road

OX144JH

Marcham Road

OX144TS

Bisby Close

OX144TX

Drayton

Data Sources

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