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Sub-area · Norbury East · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 003A

Part of Norbury East · 1,663 residents

Croydon 003A is a sub-area in Norbury East, 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 E adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (72nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
48/100
Composite score
Safety
84/100
Higher is safer
Transport
83/100
Transit + walk
Schools
75/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3422%
35–4918%
50–6420%
65+22%
Population1,663
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied82%
Private rent16%
Social rent2%
Flats4%
Terraced33%
Semi-detached57%
Detached6%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person20%Couple with children18%Lone parent9%Other16%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 69.60
White39%Asian34%Black17%Mixed6%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian47%Muslim25%No religion13%Other9%
Country of birth
Born in UK58%
Born outside UK42%
General health (self-reported)
Good84%Fair13%Bad4%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above48%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications13%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 003A?

Croydon 003A sits inside Norbury East, 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 003A 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 003A?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 003A is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 003A?
Croydon 003A has a safety score of 84/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 003A?
Transport score: 83/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 003A part of?
Croydon 003A sits inside the Norbury East neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.