The 2021 census reports Croydon’s population at 390,719, spread across 152,946 households, yielding an average household size of 2.6. The borough spans 38.0 square kilometers, with a population density of 4,516 people per square kilometer, and the average resident age is 38 years.
In terms of religion, Christianity is the most prevalent, followed by individuals with no religion, and Muslims. The ethnic composition is primarily White, with significant Black, Black British, Caribbean or African, and Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh communities.
Economically, a notable 63.41% of Croydon’s population is active in the workforce, predominantly in professional occupations and associate professional and technical roles.
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The health profile of the borough shows a majority in very good health, with the largest age groups being those between 35 to 49 and 50 to 64 years old. Additionally, the marital status of the population is almost evenly split between married and single individuals.
Regarding living arrangements, single-family households are the majority. Flats make up most of the housing, with a significant portion being owned or privately rented.
The crime rate in Croydon as of 2022 is noted at 109.93 crimes per 1000 residents, with violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and vehicle crime being the most common types.