Where should I not live in Croydon?

The full list of Croydon's most dangerous areas
  • Fairfield - 552.
  • Broad Green - 256.
  • West Thornton - 231.
  • Thornton Heath - 205.
  • Waddon - 200.
  • Purley and Woodcote - 144.
  • Woodside - 142.
  • South Norwood - 142.
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What is the roughest part of Croydon?

Fairfield in the north west of the borough is the most dangerous and most violent area in Croydon according to the Metropolitan Police. The area saw 227 incidents of violence so far this year, followed by 132 incidents of theft and 92 drug offences.
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Which part of Croydon is better?

Croydon Town Centre

It has all that's the best about Croydon. Served by three stations, the East Croydon Station, West Croydon Station, and South Croydon Station, it has excellent transport links to all parts of London.
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Is Croydon rough area?

Most Dangerous Places in London

The most dangerous borough in London so far this year in Croydon. Croydon has also been the most violent borough so far this year with 1,617 violent crimes reported – the most in London. The force reported that between January and December 2020 there were 790,123 crimes reported.
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Is Croydon a good area to live in?

The south London town has seen a huge growth in popularity in recent years! Living in Croydon provides excellent transport links and a surprisingly central location to the heart of the capital. The area sits just 11 miles from London Charing Cross, meaning the centre of the capital is within arms distance!
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Is East Croydon dodgy?

Thousands of us use these stations every year, even millions at some stations. But the busiest station, East Croydon is not quite the most dangerous. Despite having by far the highest number of crimes in the last 12 months, a period from February 2019 to January 2020, East Croydon is only third most dangerous.
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Is East Croydon better than West Croydon?

Both types of locations are easily accessible. It is also a known fact that East Croydon is by far a better-kept area, making it much more desirable to reside in as opposed to West Croydon, which is carpeted in litter as a result of being overcrowded.
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How is dodgy Croydon?

Croydon is among the top 20 most dangerous boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Croydon in 2021 was 82 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 5% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents.
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Where is the best place to live in Croydon?

Here's the full list of the top 30 places to live in Croydon with their scores (some have Croydon postcodes but technically are not in Croydon).
  • Crystal Palace 7.88.
  • West Croydon 7.81.
  • Norbury 7.79.
  • South Croydon 7.72.
  • Croydon town centre 7.50.
  • Upper Norwood (Beulah Hill) 7.43.
  • Sanderstead 7.42.
  • Shirley 7.30.
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Are house prices falling in Croydon?

House prices in Croydon have: Risen by 7.5% or £29,124 over the last twelve months. Risen by 3.2% or £12,898 in the last month. Risen by 13.6% or £50,215 since the start of Lockdown One.
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Is Croydon a posh area?

Generally speaking the north/west of Croydon is less expensive but can be grim as can lots of the less wealthy parts of London. the south of the borough (where I live now) has nicer, safer areas including some very, very nice parts (the Webb Estate in Purley is multi-millionaire country as are parts of Shirley).
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Is South Croydon a good area?

South Croydon offers a strong sense of identity and community spirit. There are some beautiful buildings in the area and South End offers a florist, a high-end jewellery shop, specialist music and sound shops, a bike shop and a number of other businesses which are well worth a visit.
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Is Purley posh?

P urley is Britain's most affluent suburb, with an average household income of £53,900, according to a new survey.
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Is Purley a good place to live?

Purley is the perfect place to live if you are looking for an area with plenty of green space and excellent transport links into Central London.
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Is Camberwell a rough area?

Camberwell is a diverse neighborhood that caters to people from all walks of life. Camberwell has a high violent crime rate and an above average property crime rate for London.
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Is Thornton Heath a safe place to live?

THORNTON Heath has been identified as a priority area for action in the borough's community safety strategy because it is high in crime and the cause of crime.
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Is Croydon gentrified?

Croydon is apparently only the 30th most gentrified borough in London. The same Croydon that has a Boxpark, is home to arts and creative hub Matthews Yard, is getting a gleaming new Westfield, and has a great throbbing pink hard-on for gentrification towering over it, in the form of Saffron Tower.
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Is Croydon an up and coming area?

“If you're looking for one of the most up-and-coming places to live in London, then look no further than Croydon. Aiming to be London's future borough of culture, Croydon has big plans and with huge amounts of investment, the area will soon be one of the most exciting places to live in the UK.
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What are the rough areas of London?

LONDON'S MOST VIOLENT AREAS YOU COULD BE LIVING IN;
  • Westminster (Total Number of Crimes: 49,400; Crime Rate per 1,000 People: 195.78)
  • Camden (Total Number of Crimes: 28,423; Crime Rate per 1,000 People: 112.51)
  • Kensington and Chelsea (Total Number of Crimes: 24,436; Crime Rate per 1,000 People: 109.01)
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Which area in London is the safest?

1: Richmond upon Thames – 60.4 crimes per 1,000

Still number one for London's lowest crime rate, Richmond is the safest borough in the capital.
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Is south London rough?

The South London borough was the fourth most dangerous borough in London so far this year with 4,192 incidents reported. Violence against the person was the most reported incident in the borough with 1,148 reported incidents.
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Is whyteleafe a nice place to live?

If you're looking for green space, a safe and secure local area, and quieter living, Whyteleafe is definitely a location you should consider.
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Is Addington village a nice place to live?

Have you considered New Addington? It is one of the cheaper places to live in London. Even though it's not considered the best neighbourhood ever, there are some things that make it pretty good. For instance, there are plenty of parks and open spaces for people who enjoy spending time outdoors.
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Is Norbury a nice place to live?

Norbury is a residential area in Croydon, South London. The town is popular among families and professionals looking for affordable housing close to amenities. Norbury offers an excellent range of schools, shops and restaurants as well as green spaces such as parks, riversides and golf courses.
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Is Woolwich safe?

The most dangerous area of Greenwich according to the Met Police is Woolwich Riverside with 3,110 criminal offences recorded in 2018. There was 1,119 violent offences and 1,078 reports of theft. Followed by, 269 burglaries, 224 counts of criminal damage and 173 drug offences.
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