Drayton (Vale of White Horse) vs Kennington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDrayton (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) | Kennington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,110 | 4,595 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £37,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 56.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 46% |
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