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Market Drayton, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Market Drayton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,773. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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| Population | 11,773 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9054°, -2.4901° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.9 inches (1,013 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,979 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Market Drayton
Market Drayton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,773. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Market Drayton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Market Drayton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,979 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,071 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,828 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,174 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 4,709 |
Property Tax
Climate in Market Drayton
Market Drayton has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 1,309.3 sq mi (3,391.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9054°N, 2.4901°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Market Drayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1,309.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Schools in Market Drayton
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School | — | — | — | — |
| Longlands Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | — | — | — | — |
| Market Drayton Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Moreton Say C.E. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Market Drayton
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe 2010s pop music | — | MP3 | |
| Genesis Radio Birmingham | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | — | MP3 | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| 6 Towns Radio | adult contemporary, classic hits | MP3 | |
| 101.8 WCR FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Blue Sky Radio | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 256 kbps | |
| HypeDem Reggae Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Thread 102.8FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| High Peak 1 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Black Country Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Vibe 1 | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Access Radio 64K | music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SYNK Radio | dance, drum and bass | MP3 | |
| Silk 106.9 | classic hits, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Market Drayton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apedale Heritage Centre | ||||
| Apedale Heritage Centre | ||||
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Crewe Heritage Centre | ||||
| Englesea Brook Museum of Methodism | ||||
| Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker | ||||
| Nantwich Museum | ||||
| Raven Mason Collection | ||||
| Raven Mason Collection | ||||
| Sunnycroft | ||||
| Whitchurch Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman City Museum | ||||
| Wroxeter Roman Site Museum |
Libraries in Market Drayton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Audley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crewe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Keele University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kidsgrove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Market Drayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nantwich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakengates Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandbach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shifnal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarporley Community High School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Market Drayton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor market | |||||
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Market Annexe | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Nantwich Market | |||||
| Wellington Market |
Hotels in Market Drayton
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Market Drayton
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Market Drayton
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Market Drayton
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Market Drayton
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Market Drayton
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Market Drayton
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Market Drayton
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Market Drayton
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Market Drayton
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Market Drayton
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Market Drayton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brew | ||||
| Rowton Brewery | ||||
| Salopian Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Market Drayton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Market Drayton
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Market Drayton
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | — | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | — | Medium Airport |
| Abbots Bromley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Calton Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Darley Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | — | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | — | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Otherton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Palmer Moor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Roddige Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Shenstone Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Market Drayton
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dalelands West Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Market Drayton
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic Church of St Thomas Aquinas & St Stephen Harding | |
| Christ Church | |
| Market Drayton Methodist Church | |
| Saint Margaret's | |
| St Mary's Church |
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What is the population of Market Drayton?
Market Drayton has a population of 11,773 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,309.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.
Is Market Drayton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Market Drayton?
Market Drayton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Market Drayton?
Market Drayton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 1,071 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Market Drayton?
The median home value in Market Drayton is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Market Drayton?
32.5% of adults in Market Drayton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Market Drayton?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Market Drayton is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.