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DA1 4HF

Greyhound Way

Crayford

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Detailed insights for DA1 4HF

Overview

Postcode DA1 4HF 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 6 primary and 3 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
49.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

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

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from DA1 4HF.

Flood risk

High

Crayford near DA1 4HF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Crayford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA1 4HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Crayford

Southeastern

Walking directions to Crayford

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
1,561.1 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
161
60.07%
Other White
20
7.46%
African
18
6.72%
Other Asian
12
4.48%
Other
10
3.73%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
31.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
24.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.49%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
37.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.8%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.38%
Owns outright
16
13.68%
Social rents from council
14
11.97%
Total households: 117

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 4HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA1 4HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026Unit 5, Greyhound Commercial Centre, Greyhound Way, Dartford, DA1 4HFOtherLeasehold£940,000
25 Mar 202527, Wolsley Close, Dartford, DA1 4BBTerracedFreehold£392,000
02 May 2025Unit 22, Mulberry Court, Bourne Industrial Park, Dartford, DA1 4BFOtherFreehold£687,500
30 Jan 2025Unit 14, Mulberry Court, Bourne Industrial Park, Dartford, DA1 4BFOtherFreehold£1,200,000
26 Sept 202563, Wolsley Close, Dartford, DA1 4BETerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the DA1 4HF postcode area, located within Crayford, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA1 4HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableShenstone SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paulinus Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA1 4HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sRoman Way, Bexley, DA1 4FYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSainsbury'sStadium Way, Dartford, DA1 4HWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi4 Roman Way, Dartford, DA1 4FYWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miIceland144 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCrayford Halal Bazaar195-187 Crayford Road, Dartford, DA1 4HAWalking directions to Crayford Halal Bazaar

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 4HF, 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 Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DA1 4HF

Is DA1 4HF (Crayford) safe?

The area around DA1 4HF 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 4HF?

The median sale price around DA1 4HF 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 4HF?

There are 11 schools close to DA1 4HF, including Shenstone School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Paulinus Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA1 4HF?

The closest station to DA1 4HF is Crayford in TfL zone 6, about 330 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA1 4HF?

DA1 4HF 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).

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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.