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About

Crayford ward sits in the northwestern corner of the London Borough of Bexley, bordering the River Darent and the borough of Dartford. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. Its landscape is marked by the presence of the A2 road, a major transport artery that cuts through the locality, shaping its connectivity and character. The ward includes the suburban neighbourhoods surrounding Crayford town centre.

The local high street offers essential retail and services, with a focus on practical daily needs. A notable local feature is the Crayford Stadium, a longstanding greyhound racing and speedway venue that has been a fixture for decades. Open green space is provided by the grounds of the former Howbury Manor estate, now a public park. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger Bexleyheath administrative centre to the south.

Area overview

On average Crayford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crayford is £73,818 per year. There are 8 schools in Crayford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Crayford is home to around 16,281 people, with a population density of about 3,189.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Crayford Population
16,281
Population density
3,189.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.4(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.6(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.06(+216%)
Vehicle crime
8.11(-13%)
Public order
7.55(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,457
70.37%
African
1,227
7.54%
Other White
1,002
6.15%
Other Asian
364
2.24%
Indian
339
2.08%
Total population: 16,280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,807
29.43%
No qualifications
2,410
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
2,156
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,949
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,502
11.61%
Total 16+ residents: 12,935

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,386
36.47%
Owns outright
1,660
25.37%
Other social rented
1,145
17.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
892
13.63%
Social rents from council
226
3.45%
Total households: 6,542

Property prices in Crayford

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crayford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£515,000£4,118
Flats49£220,000£4,609
Semi-Detached53£431,000£5,078
Terraced49£390,000£4,919

10 years median price trend in Crayford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.

Frequently asked questions about Crayford

Is Crayford safe?

Crayford records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Crayford?

The median sale price in Crayford is £375,000 (about £4,818 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Crayford?

Crayford has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Crayford?

Crayford scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Crayford sits around rank 14,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Crayford?

The average household income in Crayford is around £73,818 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Crayford

DA14HS

Crayford Industrial Estate

DA14BW

Yew Tree Cottages

DA14TS

Ambrose Close

DA14PA

Iron Mill Lane

DA14NF

Maiden Lane

DA67QE

Halcot Avenue

DA14NA

Cray Close

DA14DB

Star Hill

DA14LR

Crayford Way

DA13PH

Mount Road

DA14FB

Tanners Close

DA14HW

Crayford Road

DA14PZ

Mayplace Avenue

DA14GA

Thomas Road

DA14SJ

School Crescent

DA14JP

Green Walk

DA14DY

Old Road

DA14FE

Perry Street

DA13QJ

Galloway Drive

DA14SG

Crayford

DA14JR

Green Place

DA13QE

Station Road

DA14BX

Andrew Close

DA14DJ

Chapel Hill

DA13PB

West Heath Road

DA13QH

Royston Road

DA14PQ

Mayplace Avenue

DA14LT

Stanham Place

DA13QQ

Station Road

DA13RS

Barnock Close

DA14PP

Shuttle Road

DA14TB

Norris Way

DA14QX

Optima Park

DA76JR

Inglewood Road

DA14BN

Orchard Hill

DA14HB

Mayplace Road East

DA14EU

Kings Close

DA14SP

Wyatt Road

DA14ET

Manor Road

DA14PY

Mayplace Avenue

DA14NH

Mill Place

DA14ST

Burgate Close

DA14NP

Beech Walk

DA67QL

Watling Street

DA14NS

Beech Walk

DA14PT

Maiden Lane

DA14DR

Old Road

DA14AL

Acorn Industrial Park

DA67QD

Halcot Avenue

DA14DZ

Old Road

DA14LB

Crayford Road

DA14ES

Crayford Road

DA13QR

Station Road

DA14JY

Crayford Way

DA14BY

Chapel Hill

DA13PY

Lower Station Road

DA51PR

Hall Place Crescent

DA14BE

Wolsley Close

DA14HA

Crayford Road

DA14AY

Crayford Road

DA14LF

Crayford Way

DA14JL

Green Walk

DA14SH

Crayford

DA13QB

Heathview Avenue

DA51PJ

Bourne Mead

DA13NX

Hill Brow

DA14RY

Glebelands

DA14DF

Bexley Lane

DA14EL

Crayford

DA14AA

Whitehill Road

DA14QS

Moreton Court

DA14LZ

Thames Road

DA14PR

Ravensbourne Road

DA14BF

Bourne Industrial Park

DA14DQ

Chapel Close

DA14NN

Barnes Cray Road

DA13PN

Heatherbank Close

DA14SF

Crayford

DA14FR

Alcock Crescent

DA14SL

Crayford

DA51PT

Mount Pleasant Walk

DA14GD

Waterside

DA13QU

Rochester Way

DA13QD

Heathview Avenue

DA14PE

Iron Mill Lane

DA14EA

Old Road

DA14EP

Manor Road

DA14RB

Perry Street

DA13QS

Galloway Drive

DA13NZ

Heath Road

DA14JJ

Waterside

DA14DN

Old Road

DA14BS

London Road

DA14JD

Princesses Parade

DA14BT

London Road

DA14TT

Woollett Close

DA14LS

Crayford Way

DA76JZ

Woodside Road

DA14FY

Roman Way

DA13PL

Valley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.