Is Dry Drayton a good place to live?
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In Dry Drayton (CB23 8), recorded crime is 38% below the national average, homes sell for around £362,986 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 38% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£362,986
Population
13,641
Recorded crime
166.7
Schools
2
Broadband
58%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Dry Drayton CB23 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dry Drayton CB23 8 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (57 of 2,938) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in CB23 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (18 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CB23 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 28/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 5,558
Owned 76% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CB23 8.
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Dry Drayton CB23 8: frequently asked questions
Is Dry Drayton CB23 8 a good place to live?
In Dry Drayton (CB23 8), recorded crime is 38% below the national average, homes sell for around £362,986 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Dry Drayton CB23 8?
Recorded crime in Dry Drayton CB23 8 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 38% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Dry Drayton CB23 8 safe?
Crime in Dry Drayton CB23 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Dry Drayton CB23 8 runs at 166.7 per 1,000 properties, 38% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Dry Drayton CB23 8?
Homes in Dry Drayton CB23 8 sell for around £362,986 on average, based on 80 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Dry Drayton CB23 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Dry Drayton CB23 8 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (57 of 2,938) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Dry Drayton CB23 8?
There are 2 schools in Dry Drayton CB23 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Dry Drayton CB23 8 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Dry Drayton CB23 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Dry Drayton CB23 8 a deprived area?
Dry Drayton CB23 8 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).