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Sub-area · South Norwood Park · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 045C

Part of South Norwood Park · 1,567 residents

Croydon 045C is a sub-area in South Norwood Park, Croydon that skews 35–49 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 D adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (65th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
63/100
Composite score
Safety
80/100
Higher is safer
Transport
85/100
Transit + walk
Schools
78/100
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%
35–4924%
50–6420%
65+10%
Population1,567
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied64%
Private rent17%
Social rent19%
Flats16%
Terraced62%
Semi-detached18%
Detached4%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children20%Lone parent21%Other12%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 68.00
White41%Asian8%Black37%Mixed11%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian50%Muslim7%No religion30%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK71%
Born outside UK29%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair9%Bad4%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above46%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications12%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 045C?

Croydon 045C sits inside South Norwood Park, 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.

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Who is Croydon 045C 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 045C?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 045C is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 045C?
Croydon 045C has a safety score of 80/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 045C?
Transport score: 85/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 045C part of?
Croydon 045C sits inside the South Norwood Park neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.