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Sub-area · Thornton Heath West · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 009A

Part of Thornton Heath West · 1,666 residents

Croydon 009A is a sub-area in Thornton Heath West, 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 bottom half of UK sub-areas (60th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
63/100
Composite score
Safety
77/100
Higher is safer
Transport
76/100
Transit + walk
Schools
85/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1823%
18–3424%
35–4920%
50–6420%
65+13%
Population1,666
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied68%
Private rent26%
Social rent6%
Flats22%
Terraced56%
Semi-detached16%
Detached6%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person23%Couple with children18%Lone parent15%Other19%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 74.70
White28%Asian25%Black31%Mixed9%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian52%Muslim17%No religion14%Other10%
Country of birth
Born in UK54%
Born outside UK46%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair11%Bad5%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above37%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications22%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 009A?

Croydon 009A sits inside Thornton Heath West, 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 009A 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 009A?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 009A is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 009A?
Croydon 009A has a safety score of 77/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 009A?
Transport score: 76/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 009A part of?
Croydon 009A sits inside the Thornton Heath West neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.