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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 low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have 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
75
Deprivation level
8/10
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
31.95(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.8(0%)
Vehicle crime
9.33(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(+23%)
Other theft
6.46(-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

Median price£412,250
Price per sq ft£511
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£274K – £531K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £412,250 (about £511 per square foot) in West Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,250 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Drayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£680,000£608
Semi-Detached27£535,000£550
Terraced21£450,000£566
Flats47£272,000£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Drayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Drayton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£590,000£272,500£406,000£406,498
2017£615,000£319,995£440,000£400,000
2018£537,500£338,000£460,000£395,000
2019£542,500£305,000£425,000£398,750
2020£575,000£285,000£450,000£378,000
2021£668,500£288,500£486,000£415,000
2022£740,000£285,000£482,750£450,000
2023£670,000£290,000£532,500£440,000
2024£672,500£310,000£500,000£455,000
2025£680,000£268,750£530,000£482,500
2026£630,000£281,250£500,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Drayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Drayton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421£453£451£448
2017£475£501£446£444
2018£441£478£475£466
2019£451£452£442£456
2020£519£474£465£468
2021£526£434£462£470
2022£532£448£528£521
2023£579£427£535£509
2024£478£432£547£504
2025£540£435£550£522
2026£621£433£584£589
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Drayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hillingdon district.

Band A£1,364
Band B£1,591
Band C£1,818
Band D£2,045
Band E£2,500
Band F£2,955
Band G£3,409
Band H£4,091

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

Local government

Elected councillors for West Drayton ward.

Local councillors

Jan Sweeting

West Drayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Paul Michael Capps

West Drayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sarah Hassoun

West Drayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party