Market Drayton vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Nantwich offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Market Drayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Nantwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Market Drayton
£323,893
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Market Drayton
48.0
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Drayton
75.0%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Drayton
304.1
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Market Drayton
71.5
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Market Drayton
£31,276
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Nantwich is £312,175, which is 4% less than Market Drayton at £323,893. The most affordable entry point in Market Drayton is a flat at £137,277, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Nantwich (£161,878 vs £137,277).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Drayton prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Market Drayton (48 per 1,000) compared to Nantwich (59.8 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Market Drayton is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 West MidlandsNantwich has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Market Drayton. Market Drayton has 4 schools in total, while Nantwich has 9.
Market Drayton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Drayton | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Nantwich offers faster average downloads at 351.7 Mbps, compared to 304.1 Mbps in Market Drayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.1% of premises in Market Drayton and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 55.6% in Market Drayton and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Nantwich is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (352 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 Nantwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,216 in Market Drayton and £1,250 in Nantwich. 64.8% of homes in Market Drayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
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 Nantwich and £31,276 in Market Drayton. The median age is 45.4 in Market Drayton and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Market Drayton and 58.4% in Nantwich. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Market Drayton versus 71.9% in Nantwich.
| Indicator | Market Drayton | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,062 | 18,741 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,276 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 37.6% |
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