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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65.2%

Very Good

22.9%

Average

7.6%

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1.3%

Very poor

2.9%

Best places to live in Croydon

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Ten Degrees, CR0

By Greystar

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4.69

(251 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 1st out of 24 in Croydon

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No.26, CR0

By Native Communities

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4.47

(124 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 2nd out of 24 in Croydon

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The Quarters Croydon, CR0

By The Quarters by Bravo

4.74

(152 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 3rd out of 24 in Croydon

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Enclave: Croydon, CR0

By Outpost Management

4.43

(8 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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Kate P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Feb 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Maintenance team of The Blossoms is topnotch!

Kate P (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Blossoms, CR0

Feb 2026

The building is aesthetically pleasing, has good facilities, and the maintenance team is really good. Special thanks to David and Chris — both professional, skillful, and polite. So far I have a good experience with the team at The Blossoms. I hope the team will continue to work hard and maintain their work ethics. It’s a good feeling when you live in a development where the staff are helpful, kind, has sense of urgency when it comes to concerns, and professional.

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

Our building is just beside East Croydon station and is near to the town centre and shops are all in walking distance. I would say it’s a convenient and comfortable place to live in.

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

They are professional, kind, skillful, and prompt. Special mention to David who was kind enough to come in on a Saturday just to fix our under-sink pipe.

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

The Blossoms team has been helpful so far and I hope they continue to be.

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H.L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Quarters Croydon, CR0

Jan 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Good place to live

H.L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Quarters Croydon, CR0

Jan 2026

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

Very convenient to the east Croydon station, also personally to my work office. Can be a bit noisy of construction work if living on the street side.

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

Once my sink in the bathroom stopped leaking water, they reported quickly to my issue and arranged for someone to come and fix it.

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

It would be great to have a notification system for any parcel received

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C (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Jan 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Maintenance

C (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

Jan 2026

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

Bin collections people hanging around outside. Street outside always dirty. Needs to be more cleaner

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

Chris & Barry respond to issues quick. The maintenance team in the building is very good.

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

That there would be air Bnbs. We should have been knowing this before moving in.

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Abusua Panin (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Exchange Court, CR0

Dec 2025

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Poor Management

Abusua Panin (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Exchange Court, CR0

Dec 2025

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

Excellent location. Poor management and poor maintenance. I can go for a month with no working heating or hot water . Elevator not working for weeks.

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

They don’t give emergency to anything. They do it at their own time

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

I wish I know how management responds to Repair and management issues.

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A Former Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Canterbury House, CR0

Dec 2025

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Flammable Cladding and Poor State of Repair

A Former Tenant (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Canterbury House, CR0

Dec 2025

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

The area is fine. When the trains work, it's easy to get around. There are some local amenities within walking distance.

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

Minimally, if at all, in regards to the lifts constantly breaking down.

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

The cladding is flammable and the lifts are nearly always broken.

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