Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Croydon: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, West Croydon Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 24 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 CR9 1QQ.
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
- 61 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 87 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Krishna Avanti Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
219crimes 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.
- 219 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 127.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
26GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 GP, 2 hospitals, 26 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CGL CROYDON SMS — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
West Croydon Rail Station0.4 mi
East Croydon Rail Station0.5 mi
Church Street Tram Stop0.1 mi
George Street Tram Stop0.2 mi
Centrale Tram Stop0.2 mi
41 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.11 mi
NestReach: ≈ 24 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green 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.
- 11.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St John the Baptist's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
52shops & libraries
- 46 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Lidl, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.0 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Croydon — 0.0 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 CR9 1QQ.
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 CR9.
Average sold price by property type across the CR9 district, 2021–2026.
About CR9 1QQ
CR9 1QQ scores 67/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland Croydon within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CR9 1QQ is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,333 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 11 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 50 rated Good. The nearest school is Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon, within a short walk.
There were 219 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 26 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CGL CROYDON SMS, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is GSTT @ WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
