Living in St Mary Cray, London

St Mary Cray is a vibrant neighbourhood in the London Borough of Bromley, located in Southeast London. Known for its rich community spirit and relative affordability, this area attracts a diverse range of people.

What makes St Mary Cray a good place to live

The area is known for its community feel, green spaces and relative affordability. It offers a suburban environment which is suitable for families, while also being attractive to working professionals and students for its proximity to Central London. Local shops and restaurants give it a friendly, village-like feel.

What makes St Mary Cray a bad place to live

Some may consider St Mary Cray’s location as being on the periphery of London as a disadvantage. Further, despite affordable housing options, it can be challenging to find properties of larger sizes.

Buying and renting in St Mary Cray

The average cost of buying a home in St Mary Cray is about £330,000 for a semi-detached house and around £235,000 for an apartment. Rental costs average about £1,200 per month for a 2-bedroom apartment.

Public transportation in St Mary Cray

St Mary Cray is overall well-connected with London via the St Mary Cray railway station and numerous bus routes. The area is a little over an hour’s drive from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Safety in St Mary Cray

Like any urban area, St Mary Cray has its challenges. However, the overall crime rate is relatively low compared with the London average.

Most popular areas in St Mary Cray

High Street (BR5 3NH)

This area is particularly popular due to its proximity to local amenities, shops and public transportation and neighbourhood feel.

Least popular areas in St Mary Cray

Leesons Hill (BR5 2LF)

Despite being peaceful, this area is less popular due to its distance from public transportation and local amenities.

Neighbouring Locations

• Broom Hill
• Derry Downs
• Griggs Cross