Town Pop. 703

Living in Dry Drayton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dry Drayton comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 19 scored places sharing the CB23 postcode district, Dry Drayton ranks 18th. The CB23 district averages 49/100, putting Dry Drayton 14 points below its own postcode area. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB23 postcode district.

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Dry Drayton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
468 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 536% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Vehicle crime 45 crimes
↑ 1233% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 528% above national average
Shoplifting 29 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Redlands Road 59 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 57 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Lane 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.612 · PM2.5 6.947 · PM10 12.535 µg/m³
72
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 38
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Bar Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge4.8 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus6.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing21.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMaple Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity3,161 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.9%Student3.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Cambridge 5.9 mi
Cambridge North 6 mi
Waterbeach 7.6 mi
J31 M11 1.8 mi
J14 M11 2.4 mi
J13 M11 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dry Drayton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bar Hill 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Oakington 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Boxworth 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Girton 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Highfields Caldecote 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longstanton and Northstowe 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Histon and Impington 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Swavesey 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dry Drayton a nice place to live?

Dry Drayton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dry Drayton is 35/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Dry Drayton?

Dry Drayton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 329 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dry Drayton?

Among the top-rated schools in Dry Drayton are Bar Hill Community Primary School and Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dry Drayton in total.

Dry Drayton in context

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Postcode districts in Dry Drayton

CB23 49 ⇄

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