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Sub-area · Thornton Heath West · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 009D

Part of Thornton Heath West · 1,580 residents

Croydon 009D 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 top quartile of UK sub-areas (14th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
29/100
Composite score
Safety
19/100
Higher is safer
Transport
92/100
Transit + walk
Schools
90/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3423%
35–4919%
50–6422%
65+15%
Population1,580
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied56%
Private rent34%
Social rent10%
Flats18%
Terraced59%
Semi-detached17%
Detached7%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person22%Couple with children17%Lone parent19%Other17%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 73.40
White25%Asian27%Black35%Mixed9%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian53%Muslim15%No religion11%Other11%
Country of birth
Born in UK53%
Born outside UK48%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair12%Bad3%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above36%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications19%

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

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

Croydon 009D 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.

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Who is Croydon 009D 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 009D?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 009D is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 009D?
Croydon 009D has a safety score of 19/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 009D?
Transport score: 92/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 009D part of?
Croydon 009D sits inside the Thornton Heath West neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.