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Drayton (Vale of White Horse) vs Kennington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Kennington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

£524,455

Kennington

£411,285

Crime Rate

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

46.3

Kennington

46.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

100.0%

Kennington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

424.1

Kennington

322.1

EPC Rating

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

72

Kennington

71.8

Median Income

Drayton (Vale of White Horse)

£38,125

Kennington

£37,343

At £411,285, Kennington undercuts Drayton (vale Of White Horse) (£524,455) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is a flat at £224,290, while in Kennington it is a flat at £260,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) (£353,500 vs £292,510).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) prices grew faster — 36% vs 16%.

Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has a crime rate of 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Kennington at 46.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is violent-crime, while in Kennington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Drayton (vale Of White Horse), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kennington, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Drayton (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Kennington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricDrayton (Vale of White Horse)Kennington
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Kennington's 322.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 93% in Kennington. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 51.8% in Kennington.

Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (424 vs 322 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Drayton (vale Of White Horse) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Kennington averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £1,142 in Kennington. 66.1% of homes in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.4% in Kennington.

Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,125 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £37,342.5 in Kennington. The median age is 44.4 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 40.5 in Kennington. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) versus 56.8% in Kennington. Employment rates stand at 63% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 58.3% in Kennington.

IndicatorDrayton (Vale of White Horse)Kennington
Population3,1104,595
Median Age44.440.5
Median Household Income£38,125£37,342.5
Employment Rate63%58.3%
Owner Occupied69.2%56.8%
Degree-Level Qualified43.8%46%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and Kennington?
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and Kennington are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) or Kennington?
Kennington is cheaper, with an average house price of £411,285.
Is Drayton (vale Of White Horse) or Kennington safer?
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has the lower crime rate at 46.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) or Kennington?
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) or Kennington?
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has faster average broadband at 424.1 Mbps.

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