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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 £73,817 per year. The median sale price in Crayford is £387,500 (around £446 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £279,500 and £450,000. There are 6 schools in Crayford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price: £387,500
Price per sq ft: £446
Sales (last 12 months): 147
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £450K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £446 per square foot) in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£492,500£449
Semi-Detached53£430,000£461
Terraced47£390,000£461
Flats43£225,000£409

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crayford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£213,500£334,750£300,000
2017£512,500£230,555£338,000£305,000
2018£475,000£220,000£347,500£312,000
2019£585,000£214,250£340,000£315,000
2020£532,000£206,500£376,250£335,000
2021£500,000£221,000£385,500£352,500
2022£575,000£230,000£431,000£401,000
2023£482,500£240,000£415,000£383,513
2024£560,000£246,250£421,000£378,030
2025£587,500£245,000£430,500£380,000
2026£492,500£215,000£425,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crayford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423£379£362£393
2017£468£383£384£379
2018£465£366£384£362
2019£383£391£361£382
2020£511£372£405£378
2021£457£389£406£428
2022£558£425£439£470
2023£470£398£468£479
2024£454£399£465£462
2025£381£418£471£446
2026£449£408£428£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crayford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Crayford ward.

Local councillors

Debbie Ryan

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Oke Ene

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK