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Sub-area · West Thornton North · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 011C

Part of West Thornton North · 2,017 residents

Croydon 011C is a sub-area in West Thornton North, Croydon that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. 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 (16th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
25/100
Composite score
Safety
23/100
Higher is safer
Transport
86/100
Transit + walk
Schools
89/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1825%
18–3425%
35–4921%
50–6419%
65+11%
Population2,017
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied46%
Private rent32%
Social rent18%
Flats36%
Terraced27%
Semi-detached31%
Detached6%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person23%Couple with children20%Lone parent21%Other19%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 71.60
White18%Asian37%Black32%Mixed7%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian44%Muslim21%No religion11%Other17%
Country of birth
Born in UK54%
Born outside UK46%
General health (self-reported)
Good84%Fair12%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above37%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications19%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 011C?

Croydon 011C sits inside West Thornton North, 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 011C 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 011C?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 011C is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 011C?
Croydon 011C has a safety score of 23/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 011C?
Transport score: 86/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 011C part of?
Croydon 011C sits inside the West Thornton North neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.