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St Mary Cray South

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About

St Mary Cray South centres on a mixed residential and light industrial strip around the town high street. Local shops and small businesses sit alongside a number of housing estates and the St Mary Cray Industrial Estate, which occupies much of the eastern side of the area. St Mary Cray railway station serves the neighbourhood and is a focal point for daily movement; nearby bus routes provide local links into Bromley town centre. Community facilities include primary schools, a library, and sports pitches used by local clubs.

The River Cray runs through the southern end of the area and shapes several pocket green spaces and footpaths that follow the river corridor. Walkways along the Cray connect to allotments and small recreation grounds, offering routes away from the roads. Street patterns and the mix of buildings reflect the town’s growth around transport and light industry rather than a single planning era, and local community groups run seasonal events and market stalls on the high street.

Area overview

On average St Mary Cray South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Mary Cray South is £71,475 per year. There are 2 schools in St Mary Cray South: 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. St Mary Cray South is home to around 8,166 people, with a population density of about 4,346.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

St Mary Cray South Population
8,166
Population density
4,346.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.08(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.41(-38%)
Vehicle crime
12.12(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(+26%)
Public order
5.27(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,794
70.94%
Other White
613
7.51%
African
322
3.94%
Indian
230
2.82%
Other Asian
196
2.4%
Total population: 8,167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,106
32.4%
No qualifications
1,183
18.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,016
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
968
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 6,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,143
34.81%
Owns outright
995
30.3%
Other social rented
572
17.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
419
12.76%
Social rents from council
70
2.13%
Total households: 3,284

Property prices in St Mary Cray South

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in St Mary Cray South area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £839,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Mary Cray South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£772,500
Flats9£239,000
Semi-Detached48£458,750
Terraced23£410,000

10 years median price trend in St Mary Cray South

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

Data Sources

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