A guide to living in Croydon

Excellent

67.3%

Very Good

21.9%

Average

7.0%

Disappointing

1.2%

Very poor

2.6%

Best places to live in Croydon

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Ten Degrees, CR0

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.71

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

4.44

4.44

(29 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

4.74

(154 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

4.46

(129 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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Vertex, CR0

By Zest Living

4.36

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 25 in Croydon

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Latest Reviews in Croydon

1082 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Jono (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good team and nice apartment

Jono (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

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

The shops around the area are good, there is a tesco local and sainsburys local right by the apartments and there is also boxpark nearby for drinks, food and events. You dont hear any noise from the outside because the windows have triple glazing

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

I have not had any issues whilst I have been living here

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

great location and the trams at east croydon can take you to valley park where ikea and other good shops are


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Wayne (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Front of house are amazing!

Wayne (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

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

It’s ideally located 2 min walk from East Croydon station and in walking distance to a lot of grocery shops like M&S, Sainsbury’s & Lidl. There’s also a Tesco Extra at the base of the North tower which is very handy.

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

It often takes a few emails to contact management themselves.

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

The heating is billed separately from the electricity and water. Not the end of the world but would have been nice if it was more clearly highlighted.


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Mukhtar (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Fantastic Amenities & Outstanding Concierge

Mukhtar (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

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

It’s a vibrant and welcoming area, which was exactly what I was looking for in a new home. I also love how close it is to great amenities and the town centre, making everyday life both convenient and enjoyable.

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

The building management responded promptly to every issue I raised. There was a leak that led to some mould, and both were addressed quickly and professionally. I also experienced a problem with a pipe at a later stage, which was resolved promptly. Overall, I’ve been very pleased with how efficiently the management team has handled maintenance requests.

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

Nothing significant comes to mind. Overall, the move-in process and living experience have met my expectations.


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Deji A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Amazing place with amazing staff

Deji A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

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

The area is really good and I love the amenities and staff. East croydon is so good to use for transport.

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

No problems but if there are then the maintenance team are amazing

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

Nothing bad to say, some residents may say some bad things about the staff however this has not been true to my understanding. They are extremely helpful and they go out of their way a lot!


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Marisa P (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Excellent place to live

Marisa P (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Jul 2026

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

The local area is excellent, with plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés nearby. Public transport is convenient and makes commuting easy. The neighbourhood feels safe, clean and well maintained, with lovely green spaces for walking and relaxing. Parking is generally good and the area is quiet with very little traffic noise.

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

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally. Any issues have been handled efficiently, with clear communication and a genuine willingness to help. Overall, I have been very satisfied with their service.

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

I wish I had known how friendly and welcoming the community is. It made settling in much easier than I expected. Overall, moving here has been a great experience and I have no major complaints.


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