Postcode DA1 4BH 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, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crayford is £73,561 per year. The nearest station is Crayford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shenstone Park.
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.
Crayford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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.
The average income per household in Crayford is £73,561 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from DA1 4BH.
Crayford near DA1 4BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 6 | Crayford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Crayford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shenstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shenstone Park |
| 0.1 mi | Waterside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Waterside Gardens |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £383,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Crayford area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £665,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £515,000 | £383 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £436,750 | £472 |
| Terraced | 46 | £392,750 | £458 |
| Flats | 44 | £221,000 | £416 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360,000 | £213,500 | £334,750 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £512,500 | £230,555 | £338,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £475,000 | £220,000 | £347,500 | £312,000 |
| 2019 | £585,000 | £214,250 | £340,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | £532,000 | £206,500 | £376,250 | £335,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £221,000 | £385,500 | £352,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £230,000 | £431,000 | £401,000 |
| 2023 | £482,500 | £240,000 | £415,000 | £383,513 |
| 2024 | £560,000 | £246,250 | £421,000 | £378,030 |
| 2025 | £587,500 | £245,000 | £435,000 | £381,250 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £214,000 | £425,000 | £416,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £423 | £379 | £362 | £393 |
| 2017 | £468 | £383 | £384 | £379 |
| 2018 | £465 | £366 | £384 | £362 |
| 2019 | £383 | £391 | £361 | £382 |
| 2020 | £511 | £372 | £405 | £378 |
| 2021 | £457 | £389 | £406 | £428 |
| 2022 | £558 | £425 | £439 | £470 |
| 2023 | £470 | £398 | £468 | £479 |
| 2024 | £454 | £399 | £465 | £462 |
| 2025 | £381 | £418 | £469 | £449 |
| 2026 | £514 | £408 | £442 | £465 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 4BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | 37, Crayford High Street, Dartford, DA1 4HH | Other | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 8A, Crayford High Street, Dartford, DA1 4HG | Other | Freehold | £423,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 36A, Crayford High Street, Dartford, DA1 4HG | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 2, Lakedale Court, Waterside, Dartford, DA1 4GD | Terraced | Freehold | £432,500 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Flat 15, River Cray House, 154, Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ES | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the DA1 4BH postcode area, located within Crayford, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 4BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 4 Roman Way, Dartford, DA1 4FY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Crayford Halal Bazaar | 195-187 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HA | Walking directions to Crayford Halal Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Heb Food & Wine | 72 Crayford High Street, Dartford, DA1 4EF | Walking directions to Heb Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Roman Way, Bexley, DA1 4FY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Bexley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DA1 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Debbie Ryan
Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026
Oke Ene
Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026
Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola
Crayford - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Francis
Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DA1 4BH 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.
The median sale price around DA1 4BH in Crayford is £383,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to DA1 4BH, including St Paulinus Church of England Primary School (Good), Shenstone School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DA1 4BH is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 402 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA1 4BH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA1 4BH is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Debbie Ryan (Reform UK), Oke Ene (Reform UK) and Sandra Elizabeth Cerisola (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.