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Foots Cray Meadows

About

Foots Cray Meadows is a large green space in the London Borough of Bexley, covering around 100 hectares. The area includes woodlands, meadows, and the River Cray, which runs through the park. It is part of the Cray Riverway, a chain of open spaces following the river’s course. The meadows feature a mix of grassland and wetland habitats, supporting local wildlife.

The park has walking and cycling paths, connecting to nearby areas like Sidcup and North Cray. Foots Cray Meadows also includes the remains of Foots Cray Place, an 18th-century mansion destroyed by fire in 1949. The Five Arch Bridge, a historic stone structure, crosses the river near the park’s eastern edge. The area is used for recreation, with open spaces for picnics and nature walks.

Area overview

On average Foots Cray Meadows has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Foots Cray Meadows is £46,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Foots Cray Meadows: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
3/10
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