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About

Crayford is a ward in the London Borough of Bexley, located in the southeastern outskirts of the city. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. Crayford has good transport links, with a railway station providing direct services to central London, making it a practical choice for commuters.

The ward features local amenities such as shopping parades, schools, and green spaces like Dartford Heath and the Crayford Marshes. Industrial estates along the River Cray contribute to the local economy, offering employment opportunities. While quieter than central London, Crayford retains a sense of community with its own high street and leisure facilities, including a sports centre and pubs. The area balances suburban living with accessibility to larger nearby towns like Dartford and Bexleyheath.

Area overview

On average Crayford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 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 of residents in Crayford is £50,609 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 176 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,000 up to £745,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crayford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£585,000
Flats43£254,000
Semi-Detached66£450,000
Terraced59£385,000

10 years median price trend in Crayford

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.