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Sub-area · Kenley South · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 042B

Part of Kenley South · 1,929 residents

Croydon 042B is a sub-area in Kenley South, Croydon that skews 35–49 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,560 a month, up 3.9% on the year, with council tax in band E adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (60th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
30/100
Composite score
Safety
76/100
Higher is safer
Transport
88/100
Transit + walk
Schools
77/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3419%
35–4924%
50–6421%
65+14%
Population1,929
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied76%
Private rent8%
Social rent14%
Flats15%
Terraced10%
Semi-detached47%
Detached28%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person21%Couple with children26%Lone parent13%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 42.90
White74%Asian9%Black8%Mixed7%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim5%No religion38%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK82%
Born outside UK18%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair10%Bad3%
Disability prevalence12%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above38%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications12%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 042B?

Croydon 042B sits inside Kenley South, 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 042B 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 042B?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 042B is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 042B?
Croydon 042B has a safety score of 76/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 042B?
Transport score: 88/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 042B part of?
Croydon 042B sits inside the Kenley South neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.