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Croydon is a London borough with a population of 390,719. The median house price stands at £410,000, with prices rising 5.1 per cent over five years. Flats median at £275,000, terraces at £425,000, detached homes at £761,000 and semi-detached at £555,000.
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Around 48.7 per cent of homes rate EPC band C or better. The affordability ratio is 10.6. Crime recorded 3,714 incidents in June 2026, at 9.5 per 1,000 population; violent crime was the largest category with 1,221 reports. Deprivation deciles average 4.9 across multiple measures; about 45 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Schools include 87 primary and 23 secondary institutions; 49 of 59 rated schools achieve good or better by Ofsted. Transport access includes 17 rail stations and a 21-minute commute from Sanderstead Rail Station to London Bridge. The median age is 37.7 years, and 54.7 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Air quality is moderate for nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Around 89.0 per cent of food businesses score 4 or higher for hygiene.
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