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Drayton

England / South East / Vale of White Horse / Drayton

About

Drayton ward is located in the Vale of White Horse district in Oxfordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and some smaller terraced houses. It is situated near the A34, providing convenient road links to Oxford and other nearby towns. The ward includes the village of Drayton, which has a local pub, a primary school, and a village hall serving the community.

The surrounding landscape features open fields and farmland, reflecting the rural character of the area. Public transport options are limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles. The ward is close to Abingdon, offering access to larger supermarkets and amenities. Drayton maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere while benefiting from its proximity to busier urban centres.

Area overview

On average Drayton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 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 of residents in Drayton is £62,470 per year. There are 1 schools in Drayton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £1,420,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£605,000
Flats1£256,000
Semi-Detached5£395,000
Terraced9£345,000

10 years price trend in Drayton

All postcodes in Drayton

OX144EU

High Street

OX144FW

Holly Lane

OX144HX

Caudwell Close

OX144LJ

Whitehorns Way

OX144EX

Heather Road

OX144TH

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury

OX144EY

Sutton Road

OX144EG

School Lane

OX144EJ

Church Lane

OX144FR

Beaker Place

OX144JE

Hilliat Fields

OX144JH

Marcham Road

OX144JT

Abingdon Road

OX144TS

Sutton Courtenay, Drayton & Steventon

OX144TX

South Wantage, Harwell & Blewbury
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.