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Sub-area · Thornton Heath North East · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 006D

Part of Thornton Heath North East · 1,680 residents

Croydon 006D is a sub-area in Thornton Heath North East, 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 D adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (31st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
37/100
Composite score
Safety
43/100
Higher is safer
Transport
92/100
Transit + walk
Schools
94/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3425%
35–4921%
50–6423%
65+13%
Population1,680
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied63%
Private rent25%
Social rent11%
Flats24%
Terraced53%
Semi-detached18%
Detached5%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children15%Lone parent19%Other17%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 70.40
White30%Asian13%Black42%Mixed9%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian56%Muslim11%No religion20%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK56%
Born outside UK44%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair11%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above40%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications16%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 006D?

Croydon 006D sits inside Thornton Heath North 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 006D 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 006D?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 006D is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 006D?
Croydon 006D has a safety score of 43/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 006D?
Transport score: 92/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 006D part of?
Croydon 006D sits inside the Thornton Heath North East neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.