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West Drayton West

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About

West Drayton West is a primarily residential area characterised by suburban housing estates and terraced streets. The Grand Union Canal forms a distinct western boundary, with its towpath providing a route for walking and cycling through the landscape.

The area is defined by its proximity to major transport infrastructure, including the Great Western Main Line and the M4 motorway. A specific local feature is the former Nestlé factory site, a large brownfield area that has been a focus for redevelopment plans in recent years.

Area overview

On average West Drayton West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Drayton West is £73,309 per year. There are 3 schools in West Drayton West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. West Drayton West is home to around 9,574 people, with a population density of about 6,100.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Drayton West Population
9,574
Population density
6,100.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.8(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.31(+6%)
Vehicle crime
12.22(+26%)
Other theft
7.21(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.1(+24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,851
40.2%
Indian
1,413
14.75%
Other White
1,071
11.18%
African
598
6.24%
Other Asian
533
5.56%
Total population: 9,579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,586
34.97%
No qualifications
1,491
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
940
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
776
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
934
26.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
816
23.38%
Owns outright
745
21.35%
Social rents from council
484
13.87%
Other social rented
383
10.97%
Total households: 3,490

Property prices in West Drayton West

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in West Drayton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Drayton West 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 West Drayton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£625,000
Flats22£271,000
Semi-Detached18£512,500
Terraced14£465,000

10 years median price trend in West Drayton West

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

Data Sources

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