Drayton Mill Court is in Market Drayton and in North Shropshire district. TF9 1EF is located in the Market Drayton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Shropshire. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Mill Court, Market Drayton, TF9 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TF9 1AE, TF9 3AP, TF9 3EF, TF9 3AF, TF9 3AR, TF9 3DE, TF9 3AA, TF9 3AH, TF9 3FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TF9 1EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 24.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 36.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 42% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 22.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 25.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 93.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 93.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Mill Court was 452.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 353.8% higher than the Market Drayton East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Drayton Mill Court has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Market Drayton East and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Drayton Mill Court, Market Drayton, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-01-29 | £150,257 |
| 2 Drayton Mill Court, Market Drayton, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-02-28 | £103,819 |
| 12 Drayton Mill Court, Market Drayton, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-23 | £214,737 |
| 9 Drayton Mill Court, Market Drayton, Shropshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-16 | £133,722 |
| 23 Drayton Mill Court, Market Drayton, Shropshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-02-13 | £172,832 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TF9 1EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Longslow Road , TF9 3BA | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Linden Way , Fairfields TF9 1QU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Junior School Alexandra Road , TF9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Buntingsdale Park , Tern Hill TF9 2HB | 3out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Say CofE Primary School Moreton Say , TF9 3RS | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School Newcastle Road , TF9 1HF | 2out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideout Coffee Shop | 79 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton | 235 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 24 Queen Street, Market Drayton | 261 yd | |
| Tillys | 6 Wilkinson Walk, Cheshire Street | 270 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee, 23 - 25 Cheshire Street | 348 yd | |
| Queen Street Records | 15A Queen Street, Market Drayton | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hippodrome | Queen Street, Market Drayton | 239 yd | |
| The Crown | 1 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 458 yd | |
| Clive And Coffyne | 6 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 487 yd | |
| Sandbrook Vaults | 4 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 492 yd | |
| William Chesters | 20 Shropshire Street, Market Drayton | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden | 34 Queen Street, Market Drayton | 239 yd | |
| Greggs | 31 Cheshire Street, Market Drayton | 348 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 11 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 458 yd | |
| Posh Nosh Pizza Parlour | 17 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 458 yd | |
| Zilan Kebab Shop | Zilan Kebab House, 19 High Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Towers Lawn, Market Drayton | 139 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Morrisons, Maer Lane | 253 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | 32 Stafford Street, Market Drayton | 472 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Cook Way | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytech Health Club (Market Drayton) THE MILL WAREHOUSE THE MILL WAREHOUSE CHESHIRE STREET | health and fitness suite | 37 yd |
| Greenfields Sports Ground CEDARWOOD CEDARWOOD GREENFIELDS LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Longlands Community Primary School LINDEN WAY | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| The Grove School STAFFORD STREET | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Market Drayton Swimming & Fitness Centre NEWTOWN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| Market Drayton Community Amateur Sports Club Betton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,070 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.