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Sub-area · Croydon 047 · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 047C

Part of Croydon 047 · 1,957 residents

Croydon 047C is a sub-area in Croydon 047, Croydon that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,560 a month, up 3.9% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (40th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 97% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
63/100
Composite score
Safety
56/100
Higher is safer
Transport
98/100
Transit + walk
Schools
80/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3428%
35–4926%
50–6415%
65+12%
Population1,957
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied40%
Private rent49%
Social rent10%
Flats85%
Terraced5%
Semi-detached6%
Detached4%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person39%Couple with children16%Lone parent13%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 65.80
White52%Asian17%Black20%Mixed7%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian46%Muslim6%No religion27%Other11%
Country of birth
Born in UK58%
Born outside UK42%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair10%Bad6%
Disability prevalence17%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above50%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications12%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 047C?

Croydon 047C sits inside Croydon 047, part of the wider Croydon council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Croydon 047C for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Croydon 047C?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 047C is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 047C?
Croydon 047C has a safety score of 56/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 047C?
Transport score: 98/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 047C part of?
Croydon 047C sits inside the Croydon 047 neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.