Area guide · Shropshire

Living in Market Drayton

A snapshot of life in Market Drayton, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Market Drayton is a village in Shropshire, West Midlands with a population of 12,062. The average house price is £323,893 and the overall crime rate is 48.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Market Drayton ranks

Population

12,062

Avg House Price

£323,893

Crime Rate

48.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

75%

Avg Download Speed

304 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,276

Median Age

45.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Market Drayton's detached homes (£405,237) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£137,277).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Market Drayton prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£229,454 → £323,893).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£405,237	£380,000	176
Semi-Detached	£233,357	£217,250	124
Terraced	£199,529	£190,000	50
Flat	£137,277	£125,000	15

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Market Drayton is 48.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Market Drayton: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	75%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Longlands Primary School	Primary	Good
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Good
Market Drayton Junior School	Primary	Good
The Grove School	Secondary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Market Drayton averages 304 Mbps — 204% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Market Drayton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	64.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,216

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,062
Median Age	45.4
Median Household Income	£31,276
Employment Rate	56.9%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Market Drayton?

The average house price in Market Drayton is £323,893 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Market Drayton?

The most affordable entry point in Market Drayton is a flat, with an average price of £137,277.

Is Market Drayton a safe place to live?

Market Drayton has a recorded crime rate of 48.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Market Drayton?

Market Drayton has 4 schools in total, with 75% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Market Drayton?

Average broadband download speeds in Market Drayton are around 304 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.1% of premises.

How big is Market Drayton?

Market Drayton is a settlement in Shropshire with a population of approximately 12,062.

Most compared with

How does Market Drayton stack up against its neighbours?

Bignall End

Market Drayton

House price: £235,056 · £323,893
Crime rate: 68.8 · 48
Distance: 13.3 mi

Crewe

Market Drayton

House price: £239,596 · £323,893
Crime rate: 59.7 · 48
Distance: 13.3 mi

Eccleshall

Market Drayton

House price: £364,833 · £323,893
Crime rate: 61.9 · 48
Distance: 10.4 mi

Haslington

Market Drayton

House price: £300,934 · £323,893
Crime rate: 59.7 · 48
Distance: 14.1 mi

Madeley

Market Drayton

House price: £223,536 · £323,893
Crime rate: 69.5 · 48
Distance: 9.4 mi

Market Drayton

Nantwich

House price: £323,893 · £312,175
Crime rate: 48 · 59.8
Distance: 11.3 mi

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