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DA1 3QA

Station Road

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA1 3QA

Overview

Postcode DA1 3QA is located in a major urban area, within the Crayford ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Crayford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crayford is £73,561 per year. The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Crayford Way parkland.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Crayford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crayford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.1%

Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crayford is £73,561 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from DA1 3QA.

Flood risk

Low

Crayford near DA1 3QA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 3QA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 3QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCrayford Way parklandSmallWalking directions to Crayford Way parkland
0.2 miWaterside GardensSmallWalking directions to Waterside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
10,808.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
86.17(+221%)
Shoplifting
58.65(+487%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.86(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.55(+242%)
Public order
19.55(+189%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
302
68.33%
African
36
8.14%
Other White
34
7.69%
Caribbean
14
3.17%
Other
11
2.49%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
35.85%
No qualifications
56
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
34.54%
Shared ownership
60
30.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
16.49%
Owns with a mortgage
24
12.37%
Social rents from council
5
2.58%
Total households: 194

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 year median price trend in Crayford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crayford.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 3QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 3QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 20256 - 8, Station Road, Dartford, DA1 3QAOtherFreehold£300,000
08 May 20261, Townhall Square, Dartford, DA1 4FHFlatsLeasehold£220,000
02 Dec 20258, Townhall Square, Dartford, DA1 4FHFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Oct 20257, Townhall Square, Dartford, DA1 4FHFlatsLeasehold£260,000
23 May 202534, Townhall Square, Dartford, DA1 4FHFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the DA1 3QA postcode area, located within Crayford, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 3QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Paulinus Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Crayford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Crayford PrimaryAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 3QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 3QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sStadium Way, Dartford, DA1 4HWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miIceland144 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miCrayford Halal Bazaar195-187 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HAWalking directions to Crayford Halal Bazaar
0.2 miAldi4 Roman Way, Dartford, DA1 4FYWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury'sRoman Way, Bexley, DA1 4FYWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,505
Band B£1,756
Band C£2,007
Band D£2,258
Band E£2,760
Band F£3,262
Band G£3,763
Band H£4,516

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA1 3QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Debbie Ryan

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Oke Ene

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola

Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
WardCrayfordE05011222
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CrayfordE02000083
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 019GE01033791
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 3QA

Is DA1 3QA (Crayford) safe?

The area around DA1 3QA records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near DA1 3QA?

The median sale price around DA1 3QA in Crayford is £375,000 (about £4,818 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA1 3QA?

There are 9 schools close to DA1 3QA, including St Paulinus Church of England Primary School (Good), Haberdashers' Crayford Academy (Good) and Haberdashers' Crayford Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 3QA?

The closest station to DA1 3QA is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 237 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA1 3QA?

DA1 3QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.