Crewe vs Market Drayton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crewe offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Market Drayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crewe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewe
£239,596
Market Drayton
£323,893
Crime Rate
Crewe
59.7
Market Drayton
48.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewe
93.8%
Market Drayton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewe
392.2
Market Drayton
304.1
EPC Rating
Crewe
70.9
Market Drayton
71.5
Median Income
Crewe
£32,000
Market Drayton
£31,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Crewe is £239,596, which is 26% less than Market Drayton at £323,893. The most affordable entry point in Crewe is a flat at £101,378, while in Market Drayton it is a flat at £137,277.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Market Drayton (£199,529 vs £133,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Drayton prices grew faster — 41% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Market Drayton (48 per 1,000) compared to Crewe (59.7 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Crewe is violent-crime, while in Market Drayton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestCrewe has 93.8% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Market Drayton. Crewe has 23 schools in total, while Market Drayton has 4.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Market Drayton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crewe | Market Drayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 16 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 93.8% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crewe offers faster average downloads at 392.2 Mbps, compared to 304.1 Mbps in Market Drayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Crewe and 85.1% in Market Drayton. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Crewe and 55.6% in Market Drayton.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (392 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Market Drayton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Crewe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Crewe and £1,216 in Market Drayton. 61.8% of homes in Crewe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Market Drayton.
Market Drayton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £31,276 in Market Drayton. The median age is 46.1 in Crewe and 45.4 in Market Drayton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Crewe and 56.9% in Market Drayton. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Crewe versus 67.6% in Market Drayton.
| Indicator | Crewe | Market Drayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,116 | 12,062 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £31,276 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 31.9% |
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