Drayton (Vale of White Horse) vs Sutton Courtenay and Milton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sutton Courtenay And Milton offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. 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
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£474,757
Crime Rate
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
46.3
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
100.0%
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
424.1
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
424.1
EPC Rating
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
72
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
72
Median Income
Drayton (Vale of White Horse)
£38,125
Sutton Courtenay and Milton
£38,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Sutton Courtenay And Milton is £474,757, which is 10% less than Drayton (vale Of White Horse) at £524,455. The most affordable entry point in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is a flat at £224,290, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton it is a flat at £197,404.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) (£224,290 vs £197,404).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drayton (vale Of White Horse) prices grew faster — 36% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) (46.3 per 1,000) compared to Sutton Courtenay And Milton (46.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is violent-crime, while in Sutton Courtenay And Milton 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 EastDrayton (vale Of White Horse) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has 1 schools in total, while Sutton Courtenay And Milton has 1.
Drayton (Vale of White Horse) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Courtenay and Milton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) offers faster average downloads at 424.1 Mbps, compared to 424.1 Mbps in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 96.7% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.6% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 79.6% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (424 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 72 (band C) in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £1,266 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. 66.1% of homes in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
Drayton (vale Of White Horse) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,125 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and £38,125 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. The median age is 44.4 in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 44.4 in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) and 63% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Drayton (vale Of White Horse) versus 69.2% in Sutton Courtenay And Milton.
| Indicator | Drayton (Vale of White Horse) | Sutton Courtenay and Milton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,110 | 3,714 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,125 | £38,125 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.8% | 43.8% |
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