A guide to living in South London

For a long time, many of South London’s neighbourhoods had something of a bad name. But, this part of the capital has been heavily regenerated in recent years, and now has something for all backgrounds and budgets. It’s got transport links to write home about, with central big-hitters such as London Bridge and Victoria within easy reach, plus Gatwick Airport nearby. And thanks to its good connections and recent makeovers, it’s blossomed to become the capital’s residential destination du jour. Read on to discover developments that are rated the best places to live in South London. In addition, read reviews from residents who own or rent in South London. The heavy investment has resulted in a new wave of contemporary property developments and workspaces; with an influx of creative agencies and tech start-ups setting up shop. Cue a young, professional crowd.

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Best places to live in South London

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Ten Degrees, CR0

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

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 36 in South London

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The Well House, SM1

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.49

(313 reviews)

£1,750-£3,250 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

The Well House offers one, two, three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Residents have access to facilities including a concierge and an on-site gym. Additionally, the development is a two-minute walk to Sutton station, providing rail services directly into Central London.

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Ranked 2nd out of 36 in South London

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No.26, CR0

By Native Communities

Award winner 2025

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 3rd out of 36 in South London

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The Meadows, CR4

By Notting Hill Genesis

Award winner 2025

3.28

(16 reviews)

The Meadows comprises of 212 apartments with one to four-bedroom options, developed by Notting Hill Genesis in the heart of Mitcham. Located adjacent to Mitcham Common, the development provides residents with exceptional green space and transport connectivity, with Mitcham Eastfields Station just a 20-minute walk away, delivering a swift 25-minute journey into Central London.

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Ranked 4th out of 36 in South London

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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 5th out of 36 in South London

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Ka Miu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Well House, SM1

Feb 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Professional

Ka Miu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The Well House, SM1

Feb 2026

I have been living in this building for some time, and I am extremely impressed with both the design and the facilities. The apartments are thoughtfully designed with modern layouts and high-quality finishes, making them comfortable and practical for daily living. The common areas, including the gym, lounge, and outdoor spaces, are well-maintained and very convenient. The building management by Greystar is outstanding — they are professional, responsive, and handle maintenance requests quickly and efficiently. I always feel safe and well-supported living here. Property management is also excellent, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and that residents’ needs are addressed promptly. Overall, this building combines excellent design, top-notch facilities, and reliable management, making it a very desirable place to live. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering moving in, especially new neighbours who value safety, comfort, and responsive management.

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

Stuart is an excellent maintenance technician — very patient and friendly, quick in his work, and extremely reliable and professional.

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

The building management responds promptly, professionally, and efficiently to any issues I raise.

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

I’m very impressed with how well this building is managed. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and professionally, and the building feels very safe — making it a great place for new neighbors.

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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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The Well House, SM1

Jan 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great choice of your home

Tenant (Tenant)

Unverified

The Well House, SM1

Jan 2026

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

Paul is amazing to resolve all issues and giving a good sharing and knowledge about home maintenance

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

Team Quick and professional to resolve the problems

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

Nearby train station and few large supermarkets within 15 minutes

Manager response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the modern design, great location, and your experience with our management and maintenance teams. Your kind words about Paul will definitely be shared with him—he’ll be thrilled to know his support and knowledge have made a difference. It’s great to know the team’s quick and professional response has met your expectations, and that the nearby transport links and supermarkets have been so convenient for you. Just a quick nudge to please make sure you verify your review so it goes live—we’d really appreciate it. Thanks again for recommending us and for being part of the community!

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Feb 2026

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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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Anjola o (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sienna House, SM1

Jan 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Wonderful community and facilities

Anjola o (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Sienna House, SM1

Jan 2026

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

Near the Train station and high street making it easier to navigate, shop and get food from restaurants

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

We said our washing machine was broken and they came to fix it immediately the next day

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

That the couch came with the apartment and you couldn't ask to not have it.

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