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Sub-area · Purley North · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 031B

Part of Purley North · 1,646 residents

Croydon 031B is a sub-area in Purley North, Croydon that skews 18–34 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 C adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (41st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
63/100
Composite score
Safety
58/100
Higher is safer
Transport
98/100
Transit + walk
Schools
60/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3425%
35–4923%
50–6418%
65+12%
Population1,646
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied58%
Private rent35%
Social rent5%
Flats50%
Terraced15%
Semi-detached26%
Detached9%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person27%Couple with children23%Lone parent11%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 53.20
White66%Asian10%Black13%Mixed9%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian50%Muslim5%No religion36%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK71%
Born outside UK29%
General health (self-reported)
Good86%Fair10%Bad3%
Disability prevalence12%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above50%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications10%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 031B?

Croydon 031B sits inside Purley North, 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 031B 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 031B?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 031B is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 031B?
Croydon 031B has a safety score of 58/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 031B?
Transport score: 98/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 031B part of?
Croydon 031B sits inside the Purley North neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.