Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Croydon: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, East Croydon Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 27 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CR0 1LB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
19Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 58 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 87 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Mary's Catholic Infant School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
302crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 302 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 141.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 GP, 2 hospitals, 27 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
East Croydon Rail Station0.2 mi
West Croydon Rail Station0.3 mi
George Street Tram Stop0.1 mi
Wellesley Road Tram Stop0.1 mi
East Croydon Tram Stop0.2 mi
41 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 27 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 9.2 ha total
- largest park 6.2 ha (0.44 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
54shops & libraries
- 49 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, The Southern Co-operative, Iceland…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Croydon George Street Local — 0.1 mi
In Croydon, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 87% got their first preference (97% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Croydon, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near CR0 1LB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in CR0.
Average sold price by property type across the CR0 district, 2021–2026.
About CR0 1LB
CR0 1LB scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Croydon George Street Local within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CR0 1LB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,324 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 87 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 46 rated Good. The nearest school is Croydon College, within a short walk.
There were 302 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 24 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 27 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is GSTT @ WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
