Croydon vs Dunton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dunton Green offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Dunton Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunton Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Croydon
£487,682
Dunton Green
£458,681
Crime Rate
Croydon
80.6
Dunton Green
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Croydon
90.8%
Dunton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Croydon
423
Dunton Green
402.9
EPC Rating
Croydon
69.8
Dunton Green
67.5
Median Income
Croydon
£37,541
Dunton Green
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonBuyers will find Dunton Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £458,681 versus £487,682 in Croydon. The most affordable entry point in Croydon is a flat at £261,008, while in Dunton Green it is a flat at £276,670.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Dunton Green (£1,028,500 vs £699,532).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Croydon prices grew faster — 27% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Dunton Green (52.8 per 1,000) compared to Croydon (80.6 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Croydon is violent-crime, while in Dunton Green it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonSchool quality favours Dunton Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.8% in Croydon.
Croydon School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 112 schools (87 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Croydon | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 112 | 1 |
| Primary | 87 | 1 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Croydon enjoy 423.0 Mbps on average, while Dunton Green lags behind at 402.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Croydon and 96.7% in Dunton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Croydon and 77.2% in Dunton Green.
Croydon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (423 vs 403 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Croydon is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Dunton Green's band C (score 67.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,020 in Croydon and £1,474 in Dunton Green. 63% of homes in Croydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Dunton Green.
Croydon has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Croydon has a population of 389,242 while Dunton Green has 3,241. Median household income is £37,541 in Croydon and £35,408 in Dunton Green. The median age is 40.2 in Croydon and 45.2 in Dunton Green. Employment rates stand at 62% in Croydon and 58.4% in Dunton Green.
| Indicator | Croydon | Dunton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 389,242 | 3,241 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,541 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.4% | 37.3% |
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