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DA1 4FL

Acorn Road

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA1 4FL

Overview

Postcode DA1 4FL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 58.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Jolly Farmers Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Crayford has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,879 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Crayford has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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 rail, approximately 181 ft away from DA1 4FL.

Flood risk

Very low

Crayford near DA1 4FL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 4FL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 4FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJolly Farmers Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Jolly Farmers Open Space
0.3 miCrayford Way parklandSmallWalking directions to Crayford Way parkland
0.4 miWaterside GardensSmallWalking directions to Waterside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
542
Population density
4,175.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.74(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.98(+180%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.4(-65%)
Drugs
8.46(+36%)
Vehicle crime
7.05(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
51.38%
African
61
11.23%
Other White
57
10.5%
Indian
33
6.08%
Other Asian
26
4.79%
Total population: 543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
43.04%
Level 3 (A level)
70
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
14.18%
No qualifications
53
13.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.08%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
104
54.17%
Owns outright
40
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
19.79%
Other social rented
6
3.12%
Social rents from council
3
1.56%
Total households: 192

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 4FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 4FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202537, Whitehill Road, Dartford, DA1 4ABTerracedFreehold£387,000
28 Mar 202565, Whitehill Road, Dartford, DA1 4ABTerracedFreehold£380,000
16 Feb 2026185, Alcock Crescent, Dartford, DA1 4FWTerracedFreehold£437,500
26 Feb 2025191, Alcock Crescent, Dartford, DA1 4FWTerracedFreehold£421,000
21 Jan 2025149, Alcock Crescent, Dartford, DA1 4FWTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the DA1 4FL postcode area, located within Crayford, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 4FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryHaberdashers' Crayford AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHaberdashers' Crayford PrimaryAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWentworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA1 4FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 4FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCrayford Food & Wine71C Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4AWWalking directions to Crayford Food & Wine
0.2 miTheobalds Convenience StoreDartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3HAWalking directions to Theobalds Convenience Store
0.4 miCrayford Halal Bazaar195-187 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HAWalking directions to Crayford Halal Bazaar
0.4 miIceland144 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miSainsbury'sStadium Way, Dartford, DA1 4HWWalking 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 4FL, 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 019BE01000375
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 4FL

Is DA1 4FL (Crayford) safe?

The area around DA1 4FL records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 4FL?

The median sale price around DA1 4FL 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 4FL?

There are 12 schools close to DA1 4FL, including Haberdashers' Crayford Academy (Good), Haberdashers' Crayford Primary and Wentworth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 4FL?

The closest station to DA1 4FL is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 691 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA1 4FL?

DA1 4FL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,879 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.