Population groups
This section describes population health needs for groups that share common characteristics such as age, particular demographics, vulnerabilities, or localities.
People who share common characteristics such as age, sex and ethnicity often have similar health needs. This section gives an overview of health needs of different population groups in Croydon like looked after children and children with special educational needs.
| Last updated | Date to be reviewed / updated | |
| Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (a data profile) | August 2021 | 2025/26 |
| Children Looked After Health Needs Assessment | July 2021 | 2025/26 |
| Children, young people and families in Croydon (a rapid needs assessment) Children, young people and families in Croydon (summary) |
April 2023 | 2027/28 |
| Children and young people health and wellbeing survey | March 2024 | July 2025 |
| OHID – Fingertips Child and Maternal Health Profiles | (live link, checked Apr 2025) | (live link, check Apr 2026) |
| OHID – Fingertips Obesity Profile | (live link, checked Apr 2025) | (live link, check Apr 2026) |
| OHID patterns and trends in childhood obesity (2024/25) | November 2025 | November 2026 |