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Market Drayton

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About

Market Drayton is a market town in northern Shropshire, known for its historic market square and rural surroundings. The town has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and traditional pubs, with a weekly market that has been held since the 13th century. The Shropshire Union Canal runs nearby, offering walking and cycling routes through the countryside.

The area is surrounded by farmland and small villages, with easy access to the North Shropshire countryside. Local landmarks include St Mary's Church and the remains of a medieval motte-and-bailey castle. Market Drayton is also known as the home of gingerbread, with a recipe dating back to the 1800s. The town provides a base for exploring nearby attractions like Hawkstone Park and the Meres and Mosses nature reserves.

Area overview

On average Market Drayton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Market Drayton is £39,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Market Drayton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Market Drayton Population
12,588
Population density
2,728.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,794
93.67%
Other White
418
3.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.29%
Total population: 12,591

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,096
38.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,455
26.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
877
16.05%
Other social rented
697
12.76%
Social rents from council
206
3.77%
Total households: 5,464

Property prices in Market Drayton

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Market Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Market 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 Market Drayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached70£310,000
Flats9£125,000
Semi-Detached60£215,000
Terraced43£193,000

10 years median price trend in Market Drayton

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

All postcodes in Market Drayton

TF91ER

Longlands Lane

TF91HW

Hinsley Mill Lane

TF91JA

Cross Street

TF91JU

Newport Road

TF91LZ

Clifford Road

TF91NR

Birch Close

TF91QB

Church Street

TF91QG

Fairfields Road

TF93BB

Longslow Road

TF93BD

Cemetery Road

TF93DS

Bishops Lane

TF93DT

Kings Avenue

TF93HQ

Cedar Close

TF93HS

Butts Road

TF93HX

Forest Road

TF93QA

Aumbry Close

TF93TU

Grotto Road

TF99FR

Market Drayton

TF91LU

Buntingsdale Road

TF91BW

Red Bank

TF91DW

Salisbury Hill View

TF91HT

Annefield Close

TF91HX

Stafford Street

TF91JJ

Great Hales Street

TF91LG

Berrisford Close

TF91LH

Bentleys Road

TF91PP

Buntingsdale Road

TF91QL

Sycamore Way

TF93DX

Grotto Road

TF93EX

Ellesmere Grove

TF91AF

Church Street

TF91BA

Dalelands Estate

TF91EN

Smithfield Road

TF91JE

Cross Street

TF91JG

Stafford Street

TF91LF

Berrisford Close

TF91NW

Sherwood Crescent

TF91PG

Cheshire Street

TF91QX

Campbell Road

TF91RQ

Warwick Close

TF93AA

Cheshire Street

TF93HF

Ashwood Close

TF93HL

Pine Close

TF93UF

Longslow Road

TF91AR

Salisbury Road

TF91DR

Quarry Bank Road

TF91HG

Annefield Close

TF91LL

Bentleys Road

TF91PR

Cheshire Street

TF91QP

Abbey Way

TF91RP

Rowan Road

TF93AB

Frogmore Close

TF93AL

Bert Smith Way

TF93DN

Kings Avenue

TF93GY

Adderley Road

TF93UB

Blandford Way

TF99FN

Market Drayton

TF91EJ

Smithfield Road

TF91HA

Grosvenor Road

TF91HB

Grosvenor Road

TF91LD

Kilnbank Crescent

TF91NP

Birch Close

TF91QY

Maer Lane

TF91RL

Balmoral Drive

TF92HT

Walkmill Road

TF93DD

Shropshire Street

TF93EL

Kings Avenue

TF93GL

Oakley Road

TF93FW

Red Barn Road

TF93HB

Ashwood Close

TF93SW

Adderley Road

TF93UL

Blandford Way

TF93UP

Longslow Road

TF91AU

Red Bank Lane

TF91EA

Valley View

TF91LE

Kilnbank Road

TF91LP

Buntingsdale Road

TF91LQ

Westminster Drive

TF93DA

Mount Lane

TF93HN

Longslow Close

TF93HR

Westland Road

TF93PH

Fox Lane

TF93UG

Meadow Close

TF91LT

Buntingsdale Road

TF91AA

St Mary's Street

TF91BS

Market Drayton

TF91DQ

Clifford Road

TF91DU

Oak Tree Close

TF91HS

Hinsley Mill Lane

TF91JW

Great Hales Street

TF91LY

Chestnut Road

TF91NJ

Sherwood Crescent

TF91PB

Mercian Court

TF91PF

Cheshire Street

TF91RF

Caernarvon Close

TF93BF

Apple Grove

TF93BJ

Croft Way

TF93PJ

Blandford Way

TF93SH

Maer Lane

TF93UW

Adderley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.