Welcome to Drayton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Drayton is a small village and civil parish in the Harborough district of south-east Leicestershire, bordering Northamptonshire and Rutland. It is situated 6.7 miles (11 km) northeast of Market Harborough and 5 miles (7.5 km) southwest of Uppingham on the north side of the Welland valley. Nearby villages are Bringhurst, Great Easton and Nevill Holt. The church of St James in Drayton is one of the smallest churches in England.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
556 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
5,393 (2021) |
Density |
970 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.0 |
Ward |
Drayton North |
District |
Broadland |
Postcodes |
NR10, NR8 |
ONS ID |
E04006216 |
Council
Contact details for Drayton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Drayton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Drayton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Drayton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Drayton Parish.
Local News
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Five-bedroom property in Drayton for sale at OIRO £895k
Published: 9th Apr 2024
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Bins catch fire outside Drayton High Road home in Hellesdon
Published: 3rd Jan 2024
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Stower Grange hotel in Drayton could be turned into homes
Published: 28th Oct 2023