A guide to living in Croydon

There are two great reasons to live in Croydon, these go hand in hand to make it a compelling choice; its relatively cheap property prices and its excellent transport links into Central London. On top of that, numerous initiatives are transforming Croydon and helping make its once dowdy image a thing of the past. Read on to discover developments that are the best places to live in Croydon. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in Croydon. The town is one of the first six Creative Enterprise Zones (CEZs) announced by the Mayor of London in 2018. Which has brought artists and creatives to the CR0 area to move into new studio spaces that have been opened here. Local leaders hope the borough’s practical support and investment in the arts will see it established as a music city. One of the most exciting commercial developments starting soon is the replacement of the Whitgift Centre – itself once the largest covered shopping venue in the UK – and the neighbouring Centrale mall with Westfield Croydon.

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Best places to live in Croydon

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Ten Degrees, CR0

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.71

(331 reviews)

Ten Degrees, by Greystar, sits in Central Croydon. Comprising of 546 apartments over 44 floors, there is also a games room, rooftop gym, pet spa, screening room and co-working spaces. As well as this, residents have access to a wide variety of transport links, allowing them to reach central London in just 15-minutes.

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Ranked 1st out of 25 in Croydon

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The Blossoms, CR0

By Native Communities

4.52

(37 reviews)

The Blossoms is a build-to-rent development offering one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to rent are located in the centre of Croydon, the gateway to London. The community has its very own link bridge to the train station that takes you to Central London in 15 minutes.

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Ranked 2nd out of 25 in Croydon

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The Quarters Croydon, CR0

By The Quarters by Bravo

4.74

(160 reviews)

Long-term letting scheme The Quarters Croydon offers residents a stylish and convenient base in this thriving South London suburb. There are 151 high-specification studios at the development, with Croydon station only a 4-minute walk away. Trains reach London Bridge in just 14 minutes, while Gatwick Airport is also easily accessible.

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Ranked 3rd out of 25 in Croydon

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No.26, CR0

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.46

(131 reviews)

Managed by Native; HomeViews Build to Rent Large Operator of the year 2024 and led by a new site team, No.26 offers 183 spacious studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments . They all include high-end kitchen appliances, Conran furnishings and king-sized beds. Additionally, being two minutes from East Croydon train station, there are direct connections into London, Brighton and Gatwick.

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Ranked 4th out of 25 in Croydon

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Bauhaus, CR0

By Durkan

4.33

(7 reviews)

Bauhaus is a Durkan development located in Croydon. It is comprised of 189 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with community and retail space on the ground floor. The development is conveniently placed in-between East Croydon and South Croydon station, a 10-minute walk from both.

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Gbemi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Oct 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Enjoying The Blossoms

Gbemi (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Oct 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I've been enjoying the experience of staying at the blossoms so far and I don't have any bad aspects to mention about the area.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I did have a hot water issue which was very frustrating however the maintenence team did manage to resolve it within the next day

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing bad to mention about moving here. No complaints.

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Hayyan B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Quarters Croydon, CR0

Sept 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Very happy with Quarters Apartments

Hayyan B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Quarters Croydon, CR0

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very close to transport links and town centre. Close to shops and restaurants. Plenty to do when going out.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very quick reply and prompt fixing of the issues the very next day. Excellent service.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Not to be biased by other people's opinions of the area. People tend to have a somewhat negative perception of Croydon but it looks very nice so far!

Manager response

Thank you, Hayyan, for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience at The Quarters Croydon and that you’ve been enjoying your modern apartment, facilities and convenient location. It’s especially great to hear that our management and maintenance teams helped make your move smooth and have been quick to resolve any issues. We really appreciate your kind words about our team and your recommendation. We hope you continue to enjoy your time with us! Warm regards, The Quarters Croydon Team

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Raphael Ceillier, Marketing Manager

Oct 2026

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Ed A (Tenant)

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The Blossoms, CR0

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Nice apartment, nice staff

Ed A (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is good to see friends and family. The Tesco local underneath my building is very convenient for me and there’s also a Sainsbury’s local about a 1 min walk away. Transport links are good.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

There was an issue that I encountered with my flat but the management team was able to re-accommodate me within the same building whilst they fixed the problem

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Good location for public transport and there are local shops

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Mohammad R AbouelSaad (Tenant)

Verified Resident

No.26, CR0

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Excellent stay at 2026

Mohammad R AbouelSaad (Tenant)

Verified Resident

No.26, CR0

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Excellent transport, location, furniture, amenities and maintenance. Unbeatable for the price in London.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Prompt response , next day sorted issues. Lovely team

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing in mind. All was better than expected. Thanks

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Ed A (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Nice apartment, nice staff

Ed A (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Sept 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living in Croydon is convenient for me as it allows me to visit friends and family nearby. Tesco local underneath my building is handy too

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

There was an issue that happened with my apartment but it got fixed and there was a temporary flat that was provided during that time

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing bad to say apart from parking being a bit restricted

Manager response

Hello Ed A, Thank you for your awesome feedback on your experience here at The Blossoms. Myself & the Team endeavour to provide the best service to our residents every single day and it is lovely for the Team to get recognition like yours. Excellent to see Daniel get a mention - I will ensure he gets to see your kind words and we hope that you continue enjoy living here at The Blossoms! :)

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Nathan Weston, Assistant Community Manager

Oct 2026

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