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Sub-area · Kenley South · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 042C

Part of Kenley South · 1,612 residents

Croydon 042C is a sub-area in Kenley South, Croydon that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,560 a month, up 3.9% on the year, with council tax in band G adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (88th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
26/100
Composite score
Safety
95/100
Higher is safer
Transport
47/100
Transit + walk
Schools
66/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
0%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1817%
18–3413%
35–4917%
50–6422%
65+31%
Population1,612
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied93%
Private rent6%
Social rent1%
Flats6%
Terraced6%
Semi-detached6%
Detached83%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person18%Couple with children24%Lone parent5%Other6%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 39.60
White76%Asian13%Black4%Mixed4%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian53%Muslim4%No religion27%Other9%
Country of birth
Born in UK80%
Born outside UK20%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair10%Bad5%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above47%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications11%

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

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

Croydon 042C 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 042C 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 042C?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 042C is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 042C?
Croydon 042C has a safety score of 95/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 042C?
Transport score: 47/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 042C part of?
Croydon 042C sits inside the Kenley South neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.