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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Drayton is £442,500 (around £412 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £352,500 and £630,000. 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
63
Deprivation level
3/10
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
28.65(-10%)
Other theft
9.29(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.49(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(+7%)
Public order
6.63(+9%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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

Median price: £442,500
Price per sq ft: £412
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £353K – £630K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 (about £412 per square foot) in Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,050,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£527,500£414
Semi-Detached14£395,000£377
Terraced8£337,500£424

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Drayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487,500£333,000£269,998
2017£485,000£345,000£273,750
2018£587,250£335,000£292,500
2019£562,500£350,000£380,250
2020£465,250£332,500£271,250
2021£535,000£318,500£285,000
2022£585,000£394,850£320,500
2023£550,000£347,000£327,500
2024£537,500£386,500£290,000
2025£592,500£395,000£365,000
2026£475,000£420,000£319,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Drayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334£337£364
2017£338£324£321
2018£359£375£332
2019£348£335£334
2020£360£336£361
2021£355£344£378
2022£419£374£410
2023£419£386£410
2024£411£362£396
2025£418£358£377
2026£413£439£456
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Drayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Vale of White Horse district.

Band A£1,718
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,291
Band D£2,577
Band E£3,150
Band F£3,723
Band G£4,296
Band H£5,155

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Drayton ward.

Local councillors

Andy Cooke

Drayton - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats