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St Paul's Cray

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About

St Paul's Cray is a ward in the London Borough of Bromley, located in the southeastern part of the borough. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated near the River Cray, which runs through the ward, providing green spaces and walking paths. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A20 and A224 providing links to nearby areas like Orpington and Sidcup.

Local amenities include St Paul's Cray High Street, which offers shops, cafes, and essential services. The area has several schools and community facilities, catering to families and residents. Public transport options include bus routes connecting to Bromley town centre and other parts of southeast London. While the ward lacks a railway station, nearby stations in Orpington and St Mary Cray provide access to central London. The ward maintains a suburban feel, with pockets of open space and a focus on community-oriented living.

Area overview

On average St Paul's Cray has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Paul's Cray is £46,890 per year. There are 6 schools in St Paul's Cray: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 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
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

St Paul's Cray Population
17,311
Population density
2,001.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,473
66.28%
Other White
1,347
7.78%
African
1,206
6.97%
Caribbean
424
2.45%
Indian
421
2.43%
Total population: 17,310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,089
30.66%
Other social rented
1,889
27.72%
Owns outright
1,579
23.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
724
10.63%
Social rents from council
355
5.21%
Total households: 6,814

Property prices in St Paul's Cray

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 in St Paul's Cray 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 Paul's Cray 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 Paul's Cray over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£577,500
Flats13£220,000
Semi-Detached56£447,500
Terraced55£370,100

10 years median price trend in St Paul's Cray

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Paul's Cray.

Data Sources

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