Haslington vs Market Drayton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haslington wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Market Drayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haslington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haslington
£300,934
Market Drayton
£323,893
Crime Rate
Haslington
59.7
Market Drayton
48.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haslington
100.0%
Market Drayton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Haslington
392.2
Market Drayton
304.1
EPC Rating
Haslington
70.9
Market Drayton
71.5
Median Income
Haslington
£32,000
Market Drayton
£31,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £300,934, Haslington undercuts Market Drayton (£323,893) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Haslington is a terraced at £185,062, while in Market Drayton it is a flat at £137,277.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Market Drayton (£199,529 vs £185,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslington prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Market Drayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48 per 1,000 versus 59.7 per 1,000 in Haslington. The most common crime category in Haslington 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Haslington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Market Drayton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.
Haslington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Haslington | Market Drayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haslington averages 392.2 Mbps – ahead of Market Drayton's 304.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Haslington and 85.1% in Market Drayton. Gigabit availability stands at 73% in Haslington and 55.6% in Market Drayton.
Haslington is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (392 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Market Drayton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Haslington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Haslington and £1,216 in Market Drayton. 61.8% of homes in Haslington 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 Haslington and £31,276 in Market Drayton. The median age is 46.1 in Haslington and 45.4 in Market Drayton. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Haslington and 56.9% in Market Drayton. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Haslington versus 67.6% in Market Drayton. Haslington has a population of 5,042 and Market Drayton has 12,062.
| Indicator | Haslington | Market Drayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,042 | 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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