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Sub-area · South Norwood Central · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 008E

Part of South Norwood Central · 1,598 residents

Croydon 008E is a sub-area in South Norwood Central, Croydon that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. 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 quartile of UK sub-areas (17th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
26/100
Composite score
Safety
24/100
Higher is safer
Transport
86/100
Transit + walk
Schools
91/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1823%
18–3423%
35–4923%
50–6423%
65+9%
Population1,598
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied49%
Private rent25%
Social rent25%
Flats51%
Terraced33%
Semi-detached13%
Detached4%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person31%Couple with children15%Lone parent22%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 67.70
White40%Asian8%Black38%Mixed11%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian55%Muslim9%No religion28%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK63%
Born outside UK37%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair11%Bad4%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above40%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications14%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 008E?

Croydon 008E sits inside South Norwood Central, 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 008E 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 008E?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 008E is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 008E?
Croydon 008E has a safety score of 24/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 008E?
Transport score: 86/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 008E part of?
Croydon 008E sits inside the South Norwood Central neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.