Draycott Close Little Drayton, Shropshire
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TF9), about 30 m long. USRN 28210106.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £158,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Shropshire costs £2,528 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Prees, about 12.9 km (8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Drayton Medical Practice, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £135,000 | £124,950 | £140,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | 5 TF9 1BF | Detached | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Oct 2024 | 5 TF9 1BF | Detached | £225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Dec 2018 | 2 TF9 1BF | Semi-detached | £158,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2008 | 2 TF9 1BF | Semi-detached | £124,950 | |
| 7 Jul 2008 | 3 TF9 1BF | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2008 | 4 TF9 1BF | Semi-detached | £140,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (4); 2003-2006 (1); 2007 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Shropshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,528 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,685 | £1,966 | £2,247 | £2,528 | £3,090 | £3,652 | £4,214 | £5,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (51% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Pet Market, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Car Sales Area, Salisbury Road, Market Drayton: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 94 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF9 1BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TF9 1DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Prees 9,330 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Whitchurch (Shropshire) 164,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Wrenbury 11,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charlesway Market Drayton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stand D Market Drayton | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Frogmore Road Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 52.2 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Drayton Medical Practice | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Market Drayton Cottage Hospital | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Market Drayton Police Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Purcell Investments Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,480 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,850 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,670 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,260 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cotton's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| The Old House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Pell Wall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Ringwork and bailey castle 390m west of Buntingsdale Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Salisbury Hill | Hill | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Long Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Brickkiln Covert | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Daisy Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Shropshire: see them on the Shropshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Grove School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd TF9 3EH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Kings Head TF9 3EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Dalelands Stores TF9 1DQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Jade Garden TF9 1DQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Gills Puddings Limited TF9 3EW | Manufacturers/packers | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Empower Trust @ Market Drayton Junior School TF9 3HU | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Shepleys Butchers TF9 3DN | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Petes Fish Bar TF9 3DN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Barton'S Road (15); On or near Kings Avenue (10); On or near Simons Road (10); On or near Charlesway (9); On or near Holly Drive (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bartons Lane · Charlesway · Barton's Road · Old Dalelands · Melrose Crescent · Hungry Lane · Highfields · Holly Drive · Chestnut Road · Dalelands Estate · Simons Road · Clifford Road
All the streets in TF9 and across Shropshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.