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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The Quarters Croydon, CR0

By The Quarters by Bravo

Award winner 2023

4.74

(147 reviews)

£1,100-£1,200 pcm

Studios

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 1st out of 24 in Croydon

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Ten Degrees, CR0

By Greystar

Award winner 2023

4.7

4.70

(247 reviews)

£1,510-£2,895 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

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 2nd out of 24 in Croydon

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No.26, CR0

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

4.45

(120 reviews)

£1,110-£1,555 pcm

1, 2 beds

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 3rd out of 24 in Croydon

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Enclave: Croydon, CR0

By Outpost Management

4.41

(6 reviews)

Enclave: Croydon is a modern 50-storey residential development offering 817 tech-enabled studios and one-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy seven floors of curated amenities, including a fitness center, yoga studio, co-working lounges, cinema room, poker room, entertainment areas, spa, and sky garden. The property is strategically situated opposite East Croydon Station, providing swift access to central London—just 13 minutes to London Bridge and 16 minutes to Victoria. All-inclusive rents cover utilities, and flexible lease options are available. The development is also pet-friendly.

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Ranked 4th out of 24 in Croydon

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Vertex, CR0

By Zest Living

4.36

(10 reviews)

Vertex House is located in the heart of Croydon, close to West Croydon and East Croydon train stations, and near the town's shopping centre. Run by Zest Living, part of the Durkan Group, the development has 98 total residential units available for rent, shared ownership and as affordable housing. The apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms.

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Ranked 5th out of 24 in Croydon

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Avesta (Tenant)

Ten Degrees, CR0

Aug 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great feature and great staff

Avesta (Tenant)

Ten Degrees, CR0

Aug 2025

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

It’s real great to have all the necessary shops near by and all sorts of transportation such as trains and buses

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

Management was really nice and helpful they responded really fast and helped me a lot

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

Every thing was amazing and I wish to know the how the maintenance was

Manager response

Dear Avesta, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and we are so happy you have found our building to be modern and enjoyable. Thank you also for your kind words about our colleague Chantel. We really hope you enjoy your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you around! Kind regards, Chris Dias

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Aug 2025

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Gabrielle (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

Aug 2025

This is rated 2.00 out of 5.00.

Cold management team

Gabrielle (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

Aug 2025

The building is often dirty and looking tired quite quickly. It's been occupied for just over 4 years. The management team changed and didn't introduce themselves. The new management team are cold and treat you like a number rather than a valuable tenant who has lived here for years. Couldn't tell you their names. They are not prepared to help out residents when residents need something that would truly make a difference to their lives. Instead, they just repeat generic responses and don't demonstrate that they are listening to you by offering a solution that would actually suit you. There's not much point in having a concierge/on-site team if they're more interested in having meetings all day, not working evenings, and doing viewings with prospective tenants than looking after the ones already paying their bills.

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

It's close to East Croydon Station so easy to travel in and out to London and Gatwick Airport. Not a great selection of supermarkets nearby, so you will need to rely on online deliveries.

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

Not quickly or efficiently. I have raised issues about cleanliness and broken things (eg TVs in communal areas) and they don't get addressed.

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

There is nothing in particular I wish I'd known before I moved in.

Manager response

Dear Gabrielle, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for including your comments and feedback. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with regards to the building presentation and the service you have received from our management team. Our building is coming up to 5 years old and we understand that certain areas are now requiring updating and it is very much our intention to start work on improving areas such as communal hallways and amenity spaces. We are very keen to restore the building to the high standards our residents have become used to and we hope to start implementing plans in the coming months. We have had some staffing changes this year and have been working to integrate them into the wider team and community. Our onsite team remain available for supporting our residents either in person or online and we will always aim to make time for anyone requiring assistance however we accept that services can be improved and we will work hard to ensure we focus on this going forward. Thanks again for your feedback and we hope you will see a noticeable improvement in services in the future. Kind regards, Chris Dias

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Aug 2025

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Francoise (Tenant)

Ten Degrees, CR0

Aug 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Thank You Chantal and Constantin

Francoise (Tenant)

Ten Degrees, CR0

Aug 2025

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

Excellent range of local amenities. Everything is right on your door step so it’s easy to enjoy your social time and be part of the local community.

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

Incredible service by facilities management and Constantin is so helpful and will help you to rid the best solutions to any issues. Such a prompt and friendly service and clearly very knowledgeable about all maintenance issues.

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

Everything was well managed on arrival and perfect for us to move in.

Manager response

Dear Francoise, Thank you very much for leaving us an excellent review and for providing such detailed and informative feedback. We are so glad you found your move in experience to be smooth and efficient. Kind regards, Chris Dias

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Christopher Dias, Community Manager Ten Degrees

Aug 2025

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Kaycee I (307) (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

Jul 2025

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

My stay at 10 degrees

Kaycee I (307) (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

Jul 2025

Great amenities. Clean spaces. Friendly neighbours. The shared spaces—like the co-working lounges, gym, rooftop terraces, and cinema room are beautifully maintained. Building management is friendly and responsive. Shout out to Chantel who was a pleasure to work with while I was moving in. The property team communicates well and organises regular resident events, which help build a strong sense of community. Security is excellent with key fob access and 24/7 concierge.

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

Overall, Ten Degrees offers excellent convenience, amenities, green spaces and transport. Would definitely recommend. Chantel at the front desk also helped me with the move in process and it went so seamlessly

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

Building management has been generally responsive and professional. Issues like maintenance requests or parcel handling are dealt with quickly, and the concierge team is helpful

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

Nothing. Everything has been wonderful so far. No complaints

Manager response

Dear Kaycee, Thank you so much for your excellent review and for your kind words about our team member Chantel. Our team work hard to deliver the very best service they can for our residents to ensure they have a fantastic living experience at Ten Degrees and we are so happy to hear we have delivered on this for you. Kind regards, Chris Dias

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Aug 2025

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Dan (Tenant)

Ten Degrees, CR0

Jul 2025

This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

The development is nice.

Dan (Tenant)

Ten Degrees, CR0

Jul 2025

The development is nice. What you’d expect. If you’re someone that will use the various spaces within the apartment frequently, it’s okay value for money. There have been a couple instances where agreements to let someone in for a service, in my absence have not been honoured, but I think this is the nature of managing a vast complex, in fairness. Concierge are good overall and Chantel and Delphine have always been helpful and any topics of discussion around the development are highlighted via email.

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

In terms of pragmatism, the location is great. Only a few steps away from the train station. A couple of nice coffee shops locally but Croydon clearly needs investment.

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

Yep, I have had some questions and they are always promptly answered.

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

Nothing comes to mind. Obviously you need to view the area and the complex and that the decision on tradeoffs. Croydon needs investment.

Manager response

Dear Dan, Thank you for leaving us a review and for your feedback. We are pleased to hear your queries have been answered promptly and that our team have been helpful. Kind regards, Chris Dias

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Aug 2025

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