Market Drayton vs Shavington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Shavington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Market Drayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Shavington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Market Drayton
£323,893
Shavington
£260,835
Crime Rate
Market Drayton
48.0
Shavington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Drayton
75.0%
Shavington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Drayton
304.1
Shavington
428.6
EPC Rating
Market Drayton
71.5
Shavington
70.2
Median Income
Market Drayton
£31,276
Shavington
£30,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Market Drayton commands an average of £323,893, compared with £260,835 in Shavington – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Market Drayton is a flat at £137,277, while in Shavington it is a terraced at £170,818.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Market Drayton (£405,237 vs £318,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Drayton prices grew faster — 41% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsMarket Drayton has a crime rate of 48 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Shavington at 59.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Market Drayton is violent-crime, while in Shavington 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Shavington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Market Drayton. There are 4 schools in Market Drayton and 1 in Shavington.
Market Drayton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shavington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Drayton | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.6 Mbps in Shavington and 304.1 Mbps in Market Drayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.1% of premises in Market Drayton and 97.5% in Shavington. Gigabit availability stands at 55.6% in Market Drayton and 81.6% in Shavington.
Shavington is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (429 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Market Drayton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Shavington averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,216 in Market Drayton and £1,247 in Shavington. 64.8% of homes in Market Drayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Shavington.
Market Drayton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,276 in Market Drayton and £30,848 in Shavington. The median age is 45.4 in Market Drayton and 45.6 in Shavington. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Market Drayton versus 69.8% in Shavington. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Market Drayton and 56.6% in Shavington.
| Indicator | Market Drayton | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,062 | 4,972 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,276 | £30,848 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 32.8% |
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