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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.

All postcodes in Crayford

DA14QN

Kennet Road

DA14DL

Lea Vale

DA14SA

Claston Close

DA14GF

Crayford

DA67QB

Halcot Avenue

DA14DT

The Marlowes

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.