Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Croydon: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away and Therapia Lane Tram Stop 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 15 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around CR9 3AS.
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?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 53 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 79 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Gonville Academy (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
12crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
36GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 33 GP, 3 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THORNTON ROAD & VALLEY PARK SURGERY — 0.7 mi
Can I get to work?
Therapia Lane Tram Stop0.4 mi
Therapia Lane Tram Stop0.4 mi
21 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.10 mi
NestReach: ≈ 15 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 28 ha total
- largest park 19.9 ha (0.48 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
61shops & libraries
- 53 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Fernside — 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 CR9 3AS.
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 3AS
CR9 3AS scores 72/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Therapia Lane Tram Stop 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, CR9 3AS is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,251 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 79 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 41 rated Good. The nearest school is The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, within a short walk.
There were 12 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 33 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THORNTON ROAD & VALLEY PARK SURGERY, 0.7 mi away. The nearest hospital is MAYDAY HOSPITAL, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
