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Crayford

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 87 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Crayford Population

16,281

Population density

3,189.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.32(+16%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.56(-19%)

Criminal damage and arson

17.08(+198%)

Vehicle crime

8.72(-10%)

Other theft

7.55(-35%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £381,500 in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£522,500	£389,000	£501,250	£645,000	£721,000
Flats	40	£249,500	£174,800	£212,375	£270,000	£316,200
Semi-Detached	63	£450,000	£351,000	£386,250	£515,000	£588,500
Terraced	56	£381,500	£282,750	£353,813	£400,000	£489,250

10 years median price trend in Crayford

All postcodes in Crayford

DA14DW

Old Road

DA14EX

Manor Close

DA14HY

Swaislands Drive

DA14RJ

Claremont Crescent

DA15QJ

University Way

DA67QL

Watling Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail