Area360 logo

Postcode insights

DA1 4FY

Roman Way

Crayford

Interactive map showing DA1 4FY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DA1 4FY

Overview

Postcode DA1 4FY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shenstone Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.1%
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

23.1%

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.

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 101 ft away from DA1 4FY.

Flood risk

Low

Crayford near DA1 4FY 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 4FY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DA1 4FY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShenstone ParkMediumWalking directions to Shenstone Park
0.1 miWaterside GardensSmallWalking directions to Waterside Gardens

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
2,843.8 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
133
43.89%
Other White
50
16.5%
African
33
10.89%
Indian
15
4.95%
Other
12
3.96%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.22%
No qualifications
49
21.78%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
45.38%
Other social rented
25
19.23%
Owns outright
14
10.77%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.23%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.15%
Total households: 130

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 4FY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 4FY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 2025189, Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HAOtherLeasehold£60,000
27 Mar 2025185 - 187, Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HAOtherLeasehold£2,000
05 May 2026178, Townhall Square, Dartford, DA1 4FNFlatsLeasehold£215,000
21 Feb 2025188, Townhall Square, Dartford, DA1 4FNFlatsLeasehold£215,000
25 Jun 202537, Crayford High Street, Dartford, DA1 4HHOtherFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the DA1 4FY postcode area, located within Crayford, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 4FY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paulinus Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableShenstone SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 4FY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldi4 Roman Way, Dartford, DA1 4FYWalking directions to Aldi
0 miIceland144 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0 miSainsbury'sRoman Way, Bexley, DA1 4FYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miCrayford Halal Bazaar195-187 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HAWalking directions to Crayford Halal Bazaar
0.1 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 4FY, 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 Introduced2016-09-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 4FY

Is DA1 4FY (Crayford) safe?

The area around DA1 4FY 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 4FY?

The median sale price around DA1 4FY 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 4FY?

There are 8 schools close to DA1 4FY, including St Paulinus Church of England Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Shenstone School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 4FY?

The closest station to DA1 4FY is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 283 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA1 4FY?

DA1 4FY 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).

Nearby Postcodes

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.