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St Mary Cray East

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About

St Mary Cray East is a residential area located in the London Borough of Bexley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is situated near the River Cray, providing green spaces and walking paths for residents. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The area has good transport links, with St Mary Cray railway station offering services to central London and Kent. Nearby major roads like the A20 provide easy access to surrounding areas. While primarily residential, St Mary Cray East has pockets of light industry and commercial activity. The community is served by local schools and healthcare facilities, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average St Mary Cray East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Mary Cray East is £46,600 per year. There are 3 schools in St Mary Cray East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

St Mary Cray East Population
8,824
Population density
782.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,224
59.2%
African
961
10.89%
Other White
794
9%
Caribbean
285
3.23%
Indian
193
2.19%
Total population: 8,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,011
28.77%
Other social rented
957
27.23%
Owns outright
747
21.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
453
12.89%
Social rents from council
206
5.86%
Total households: 3,514

Property prices in St Mary Cray East

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in St Mary Cray East area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Mary Cray East 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 St Mary Cray East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£612,500
Flats5£220,000
Semi-Detached17£425,000
Terraced33£347,500

10 years median price trend in St Mary Cray East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary Cray East.

All postcodes in St Mary Cray East

BR87QL

St Mary Cray East

DA145AJ

Sandy Lane

DA145BD

St Mary Cray East

DA145FF

St Mary Cray East

BR53JS

Paulinus Close

BR53JT

Andrews Close

BR53HE

Chalk Pit Avenue

BR53HG

Chalk Pit Avenue

BR53HX

Cascade Close

BR54BW

Burwash Court

BR87QN

Hockenden Lane

BR87QW

Hockenden Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.