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DA1 3QU

Rochester Way

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA1 3QU

Overview

Postcode DA1 3QU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Crayford has a low 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 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.7%

Approximately 25.7% 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 232 ft away from DA1 3QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Crayford near DA1 3QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 3QU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
390.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.29(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.6(+331%)
Other theft
22.43(+96%)
Vehicle crime
13.75(+47%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.02(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
80.31%
African
12
4.72%
Other White
12
4.72%
Indian
8
3.15%
Caribbean
4
1.57%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
29.38%
No qualifications
41
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
41.28%
Other social rented
25
22.94%
Owns outright
22
20.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.93%
Social rents from council
3
2.75%
Total households: 109

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 3QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 3QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202511, Falstaff Close, Dartford, DA1 3RRTerracedFreehold£455,000
24 Oct 202557, Bascombe Grove, Dartford, DA1 3RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£442,500
25 Jul 202535, Bascombe Grove, Dartford, DA1 3RGTerracedFreehold£435,000
28 Mar 202539, Bascombe Grove, Dartford, DA1 3RGTerracedFreehold£430,000
08 May 202667, Woolbrook Road, Dartford, DA1 3RBDetachedFreehold£520,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 3QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableShenstone SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryMaypole Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 3QU, 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 019HE01033792
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 3QU

Is DA1 3QU (Crayford) safe?

The area around DA1 3QU records about 116 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 3QU?

The median sale price around DA1 3QU 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 3QU?

There are 11 schools close to DA1 3QU, including Shenstone School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Maypole Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 3QU?

The closest station to DA1 3QU is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 794 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA1 3QU?

DA1 3QU scores 4 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.