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Croydon

Area · Outer London

B
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA+

Housing

Average sold price: £440,395

  • all dwelling types£440,395
  • detached house prices£750,917
  • terraced house prices£461,731
  • semi-detached house prices£549,642
  • flats and maisonettes prices£280,330

Safety

Crime level: above average

Crimes per 1,000: 78

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

    Vibe

    No car neededYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Croydon a nice place to live?
A: Croydon is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Outer London.

Q: How safe is Croydon?
A: Croydon has an above average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 78 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 11% above the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Croydon?
A: Croydon has 253 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School, Stewart Fleming Primary School, Harris Primary Academy Beckenham. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Rowdown Primary School and Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School. Note: 10 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Croydon?
A: Croydon has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (66%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.