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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The Quarters Croydon, CR0

By The Quarters by Bravo

4.74

(153 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 1st out of 38 in South London

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Ten Degrees, CR0

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.71

(330 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 2nd out of 38 in South London

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The Well House, SM1

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.51

(337 reviews)

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 3rd out of 38 in South London

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Whyteleafe House, CR3

By Comer Homes

4.62

(10 reviews)

Whyteleafe House in Surrey, CR3, is a contemporary Build-to-Rent development by Comer Homes, completed in 2023. The development features over 160 modern apartments, including one, two, and three-bedroom units, catering primarily to renters. Residents at Whyteleafe House enjoy several amenities, such as a fully equipped gym, communal garden, concierge service, and available parking. The village of Whyteleafe offers a blend of countryside charm and convenience.The development is also well-connected for commuting into central London, with nearby train stations offering direct connections to London Bridge or London Victoria in under 30 minutes.

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Ranked 4th out of 38 in South London

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The Blossoms, CR0

By Native Communities

4.57

(9 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 5th out of 38 in South London

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Isaac Owusu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

May 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Outstanding development with a world-class onsite team!

Isaac Owusu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

May 2026

Living at Ten Degrees has been an absolutely outstanding experience from day one. The development itself is stunning — beautifully designed with high-quality finishes throughout, fantastic communal facilities, and a real sense of community among residents. What truly sets Ten Degrees apart, however, is the exceptional onsite team. Tim, Chantel, Daniel, and Funto are genuinely the best building management team I have ever encountered. They are always welcoming, incredibly professional, and go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. Tim is always on hand to help with any queries and handles everything with a smile. Chantel is wonderfully organised and responsive — nothing is ever too much trouble. Daniel is fantastic at resolving any maintenance issues swiftly and efficiently, and Funto brings such warmth and positivity to the team that it genuinely lifts the atmosphere of the whole building. Together, they create an environment where residents feel truly valued and well looked after. Any issues are dealt with promptly and communication from the team is always clear and friendly. I cannot recommend Ten Degrees highly enough — if you are considering making this your home, do not hesitate. The combination of a superb development and a world-class onsite team makes this a truly special place to live.

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Ten Degrees is brilliantly located in Croydon, with easy access to excellent transport links, a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and green spaces. East Croydon station is just a short walk away, making commuting into central London a breeze. The local area has everything you need on your doorstep.

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

Any issues raised have been responded to swiftly and efficiently. The team, particularly Tim, Chantel, Daniel, and Funto, always follow up to ensure problems are fully resolved and residents are satisfied. Communication is excellent throughout.

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

I wish I had known sooner just how wonderful the onsite team is — it would have made my decision to move here even easier! Tim, Chantel, Daniel, and Funto genuinely make Ten Degrees feel like home.

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L.O.H. (Tenant)

Unverified

Haredon House, SM3

May 2026

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Please,STAY AWAY!

L.O.H. (Tenant)

Unverified

Haredon House, SM3

May 2026

I’ve lived here for over a decade, and I have to say the new landlord is an absolute nightmare—rude, dismissive, and completely disrespectful, along with his family. They treat tenants like we’re nobody. Living with rats and piles of rubbish seems perfectly acceptable to them, and basic repairs are treated as if they’re optional. It’s beyond unacceptable. The builders on site are no better—unprofessional, careless, and incredibly rude. Getting anything done properly feels impossible. What’s even more frustrating is the complete lack of action from the council. Despite the state of the building, nothing ever seems to change. It’s hard to understand how conditions can be this bad and still be ignored. Families are leaving because they’ve had enough of the neglect, the treatment, and the building being overrun with rats and other vermin. Even the neighbouring businesses are fed up with the disgusting conditions surrounding this place. This whole situation has gone from bad to completely intolerable.

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I used to love North Cheam, but now it’s basically Croydon 2.0. Constant noise, people shouting, no respect anywhere you go. The whole place feels rough and run-down. It’s dirty, it’s filthy, and it’s a shadow of what it used to be. Ten years ago it actually felt like a decent area—now it’s just gone downhill completely.

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

They completely ignore your complaints or any necessary repairs. The builders leave the site filthy and dirty, and the building does not follow basic health and safety rules.

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The new landlord has completely ruined the building, and the standards have really gone downhill.

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S.P (Tenant)

Unverified

Ten Degrees, CR0

Apr 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing place

S.P (Tenant)

Unverified

Ten Degrees, CR0

Apr 2026

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

It's been amazing - the experience with Chantel has been great and I dont have bad aspects. No complaints.

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

Havent used yet but will do with the greystar app.

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

nothing so far. have not been here too long so it's been great.

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LibertyB (Tenant)

Unverified

Ten Degrees, CR0

Apr 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Home in the city

LibertyB (Tenant)

Unverified

Ten Degrees, CR0

Apr 2026

This development is perfect for modern city living. The building is very contemporary and kept generally clean. I’ve found the common areas to be excellent additions to my lifestyle specifically the gym, the dedicated co-working space, and the recreational gardens. These facilities make the building feel like a community rather than just an apartment block. While the design is sleek and the amenities are high-quality, the standout feature is the property management team. My move-in process was handled by Chantel, who made everything "no sweat" and incredibly smooth. Team members like Tim and Funto are superb; they are consistently respectful and diligent in responding to my emails, which has made my first 3 months here a pleasure.

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The local area is exceptionally well-situated, which is a major highlight for me. Being so close to the station is a game-changer for a busy professional; saving time on a daily commute is invaluable. The convenience extends to daily errands as well, with several grocery shops within a short walk. Furthermore, the location is a dream for modern services Amazon, Deliveroo, and Just Eat drivers find the address easily, making it an incredibly accessible and efficient place to live.

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

The property team is very efficient and responsive. Even though I have only been a resident for three months, they have been quick to address any issues I’ve raised. While the maintenance team can occasionally be a little slow to provide the initial response, they do always respond eventually and are very respectful when carrying out work.

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Honestly, the only thing I wish I’d known is how much I would enjoy it here, I wish I had moved in much earlier! If you value a rare combination of city convenience and a quiet living environment, this is the place to be. It is much more peaceful than you would expect for such a well-connected location.

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David M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

Apr 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Enjoying Ten Degrees Croydon

David M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

Apr 2026

We've been really lucky with all the friendly staff at 10D Croydon, at the front desk, Chantel, Funto and Daniel are always helpful and friendly. It certainly makes coming home more welcoming to see familiar faces. Likewise, Akhtar and Kamran on the late and early shifts are endless cheery, friendly and helpful no matter how late or how early we're trouping in and out of the building. They're both always dressed smartly too! I've had numerous chats with Niki about the work done, work to do and the features of the building which have all been really informative and re-assuring, he certainly knows the building well and we feel in good hands with him onboard! Paul was absolutely invaluable in fixing our flat issues, (and repeated letterbox issues) promptly and with no fuss. Lastly I've only got to know Chris, the manager, more recently but he could not have been more positive, enthusiastic and accommodating while discussing and planning resident events.

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

Access to the trains, trams and bus routes is superb. There are enough convenience shops nearby, and/or the major retail parks are 30 minutes away.

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

Promptly, with no issues. Helped us understand things to avoid/be aware of in future as well.

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

I think some more chairs in the sky lounge and fixing the pool table would be good. New cues and one of the cushions is bust. Otherwise its essentially what you see...

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