Market Drayton vs Stone (Stafford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stone (stafford) wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Market Drayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stone (stafford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Market Drayton
£323,893
Stone (Stafford)
£309,736
Crime Rate
Market Drayton
48.0
Stone (Stafford)
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Market Drayton
75.0%
Stone (Stafford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Market Drayton
304.1
Stone (Stafford)
404.5
EPC Rating
Market Drayton
71.5
Stone (Stafford)
70
Median Income
Market Drayton
£31,276
Stone (Stafford)
£32,670
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £309,736, Stone (stafford) undercuts Market Drayton (£323,893) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Market Drayton is a flat at £137,277, while in Stone (stafford) it is a flat at £154,427.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Stone (stafford) (£262,757 vs £233,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Drayton prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Market Drayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48 per 1,000 versus 61.8 per 1,000 in Stone (stafford). The most common crime category in Market Drayton is violent-crime, while in Stone (stafford) 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 MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Market Drayton, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stone (stafford), which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Market Drayton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stone (Stafford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Market Drayton | Stone (Stafford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stone (stafford) averages 404.5 Mbps – ahead of Market Drayton's 304.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.1% of premises in Market Drayton and 93.7% in Stone (stafford). Gigabit availability stands at 55.6% in Market Drayton and 78% in Stone (stafford).
Stone (stafford) is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (405 vs 304 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Market Drayton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Stone (stafford) averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,216 in Market Drayton and £1,318 in Stone (stafford). 64.8% of homes in Market Drayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Stone (stafford).
Market Drayton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,669.5 in Stone (stafford) and £31,276 in Market Drayton. The median age is 45.4 in Market Drayton and 47.5 in Stone (stafford). Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Market Drayton versus 74.1% in Stone (stafford). Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Market Drayton and 56.8% in Stone (stafford).
| Indicator | Market Drayton | Stone (Stafford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,062 | 16,931 |
| Median Age | 45.4 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,276 | £32,669.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 31.8% |
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