Is Croydon a good place to live?
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In Croydon (CR9 7), recorded crime is 3638% above the national average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 3638% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
5,053
Recorded crime
10000.0
Schools
2
Broadband
50%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Croydon CR9 7
Croydon CR9 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CR9 7 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 61/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 1,850
Owned 56% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CR9 7.
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Croydon CR9 7: frequently asked questions
Is Croydon CR9 7 a good place to live?
In Croydon (CR9 7), recorded crime is 3638% above the national average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Croydon CR9 7?
Recorded crime in Croydon CR9 7 runs at 10000.0 per 1,000 properties, 3638% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Croydon CR9 7 safe?
Crime in Croydon CR9 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Croydon CR9 7 runs at 10000.0 per 1,000 properties, 3638% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Croydon CR9 7 at risk of flooding?
Croydon CR9 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Croydon CR9 7?
There are 2 schools in Croydon CR9 7 (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Croydon CR9 7 a deprived area?
Croydon CR9 7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).