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Sub-area · Old Coulsdon · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 044A

Part of Old Coulsdon · 1,686 residents

Croydon 044A is a sub-area in Old Coulsdon, 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 quartile of UK sub-areas (81st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
25/100
Composite score
Safety
90/100
Higher is safer
Transport
43/100
Transit + walk
Schools
51/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3416%
35–4921%
50–6420%
65+22%
Population1,686
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied90%
Private rent7%
Social rent3%
Flats9%
Terraced15%
Semi-detached42%
Detached34%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person19%Couple with children27%Lone parent9%Other5%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 25.80
White86%Asian4%Black3%Mixed6%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian57%Muslim1%No religion33%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK87%
Born outside UK13%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair10%Bad3%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above35%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications14%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 044A?

Croydon 044A sits inside Old Coulsdon, 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 044A 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 044A?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 044A is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 044A?
Croydon 044A has a safety score of 90/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 044A?
Transport score: 43/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 044A part of?
Croydon 044A sits inside the Old Coulsdon neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.