Welcome to West Drayton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
West Drayton is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 24 miles (39 km) north east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Retford. In 2011 the parish had a population of 225. The parish includes the villages of Rockley and Markham Moor. West Drayton was originally known simply as Drayton, and was recorded under that name in the Domesday Book of 1086. "West" was added to distinguish the place from the village of East Drayton, 4 miles east. St Paul's Church dates back to the 12th century, but was rebuilt in 1874. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
385 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
219 (2021) |
Density |
57 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.6 |
Ward |
East Markham |
District |
Bassetlaw |
Postcodes |
DN22 |
ONS ID |
E04007850 |
Council
Contact details for West Drayton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Drayton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Drayton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Drayton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Drayton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Drayton Parish.
Local News
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UPDATE: Upcoming road closures and roadworks in Bassetlaw
Published: 5th Dec 2023
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Flooding 'expected' in Nottinghamshire after heavy rain
Published: 1st Jan 2024
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Call for National Grid to rethink 90km power line across parts of Bassetlaw
Published: 22nd Dec 2023