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Sub-area · Woodcote · Croydon · London

Living in Croydon 038E

Part of Woodcote · 1,779 residents

Croydon 038E is a sub-area in Woodcote, Croydon that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,560 a month, up 3.9% on the year, with council tax in band G adding roughly £217/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (55th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,560+3.9%
vs last year
Liveability
22/100
Composite score
Safety
73/100
Higher is safer
Transport
74/100
Transit + walk
Schools
69/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3419%
35–4917%
50–6422%
65+24%
Population1,779
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied87%
Private rent10%
Social rent3%
Flats16%
Terraced1%
Semi-detached23%
Detached61%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person18%Couple with children23%Lone parent5%Other12%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 62.70
White52%Asian31%Black8%Mixed5%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian43%Muslim13%No religion19%Other18%
Country of birth
Born in UK69%
Born outside UK31%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair10%Bad3%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above59%
Apprenticeship1%
No qualifications9%

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

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What's it like to rent in Croydon 038E?

Croydon 038E sits inside Woodcote, 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 038E 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 038E?
The median monthly rent across Croydon 038E is £1,560.
How safe is Croydon 038E?
Croydon 038E has a safety score of 73/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Croydon 038E?
Transport score: 74/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Croydon 038E part of?
Croydon 038E sits inside the Woodcote neighbourhood, in Croydon, London.