Postcode DA1 4EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 12.9% 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 99 ft away from DA1 4EL.
Crayford near DA1 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 6 | Crayford | Southeastern | Walking directions to Crayford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shenstone Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shenstone Park |
| 0.1 mi | Waterside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Waterside Gardens |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £515,000 | £4,118 |
| Flats | 49 | £220,000 | £4,609 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £431,000 | £5,078 |
| Terraced | 49 | £390,000 | £4,919 |
10 year median price trend in Crayford
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 4EL.
In the DA1 4EL postcode area, located within Crayford, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Heb Food & Wine | 72 Crayford High Street, Dartford, DA1 4EF | Walking directions to Heb Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Crayford Halal Bazaar | 195-187 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HA | Walking directions to Crayford Halal Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 144 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 4 Roman Way, Dartford, DA1 4FY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 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 4EL, 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 4EL 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 4EL in Crayford is £375,000 (about £4,818 per square metre) based on 156 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DA1 4EL, 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 4EL is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 585 m away, serving the Southeastern line.
DA1 4EL 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).
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.