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Croydon is a London borough with a population of 390,719. The median house price is £410,000, with flats at £275,000 and detached homes at £761,000. About 1,071 homes sold in the past 12 months. The median age is 37.7 years, and 54.7% of households are owner-occupied.
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The area is ethnically diverse: 48.4% identify as White, 22.6% Black, 17.5% Asian, and 7.6% Mixed. About 34.9% of residents were born outside the UK. For education, 41.0% hold level 4 qualifications or above. Crime recorded 3,995 offences in July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 people), with violent crime and anti-social behaviour the top categories. The area has 87 primary and 23 secondary schools; 51 schools with Ofsted ratings are rated good or better. Rail access includes 17 stations; Sanderstead Rail Station is 0.8 km away, with a 21-minute commute to London Bridge. Air quality is moderate for nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter. About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Croydon. Life expectancy is 80.1 years for males and 84.5 for females.
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