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Market Drayton vs Nantwich

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Nantwich 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.

MetricMarket DraytonNantwich
Total Schools49
Primary37
Secondary12
% Top two bands75%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.

IndicatorMarket DraytonNantwich
Population12,06218,741
Median Age45.446.1
Median Household Income£31,276£32,000
Employment Rate56.9%58.4%
Owner Occupied67.6%71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31.9%37.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Market Drayton and Nantwich?
Market Drayton and Nantwich are approximately 11.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Market Drayton or Nantwich?
Nantwich is cheaper, with an average house price of £312,175.
Is Market Drayton or Nantwich safer?
Market Drayton has the lower crime rate at 48 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Market Drayton or Nantwich?
Nantwich has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Market Drayton or Nantwich?
Nantwich has faster average broadband at 351.7 Mbps.

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