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West Drayton

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About

West Drayton ward is located in the western part of the London Borough of Hillingdon, bordering the county of Buckinghamshire. The area is centred on the historic town of West Drayton, which developed around its railway station on the Great Western Main Line. The ward includes significant industrial and logistics estates, particularly near the M4 motorway, which forms its southern boundary. These commercial zones are a major source of local employment.

Residential areas consist of a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing, and newer developments. The Grand Union Canal passes through the ward, providing a linear green corridor for walking and cycling. West Drayton's high street serves the local community with independent shops and essential services. The presence of Heathrow Airport is a dominant feature nearby, influencing the local economy and transport links.

Area overview

On average West Drayton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Drayton is £71,345 per year. There are 4 schools in West Drayton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. West Drayton is home to around 18,433 people, with a population density of about 5,274.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Drayton Population
18,433
Population density
5,274.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.13(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.49(-12%)
Vehicle crime
9.06(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.92(+38%)
Other theft
6.67(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,967
37.79%
Indian
3,087
16.75%
Other White
1,972
10.7%
African
1,200
6.51%
Other Asian
1,134
6.15%
Total population: 18,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,402
38.14%
No qualifications
2,822
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,849
13.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,669
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,378
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 14,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,801
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,657
25.42%
Owns outright
1,207
18.52%
Other social rented
910
13.96%
Social rents from council
667
10.23%
Total households: 6,519

Property prices in West Drayton

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in West Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Drayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£621,500
Flats60£270,000
Semi-Detached21£510,000
Terraced35£475,000

10 years median price trend in West Drayton

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

Data Sources

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