Drayton, Norfolk
| Drayton | |
|---|---|
St. Margaret's Church | |
Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 5.56 sq mi (14.4 km2) |
| Population | 5,392 (2021 census) |
| • Density | 970/sq mi (370/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TG185135 |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR8 |
| Dialling code | 01603 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Drayton is a suburban village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is located in the district of Broadland, 4.3 miles (6.9 km) north-west of Norwich and 8.3 miles (13.4 km) south of Aylsham. Today, Drayton is largely dominated by the Thorpe Marriott housing estate built in the late twentieth century.