A guide to living in South London

Excellent

67.3%

Very Good

22.2%

Average

6.6%

Disappointing

1.2%

Very poor

2.7%

Best places to live in South London

How is ranking calculated?

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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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.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 38 in South London

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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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 38 in South London

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The Well House, SM1

By Greystar

Award winner 2025

4.51

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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 38 in South London

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Whyteleafe House, CR3

By Comer Homes

4.62

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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 38 in South London

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The Blossoms, CR0

By Native Communities

4.57

4.57

(10 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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1649 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'.

Lakeisha (Tenant)

Unverified

Ten Degrees, CR0

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern, convenient and well-connected place to live

Lakeisha (Tenant)

Unverified

Ten Degrees, CR0

May 2026

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

The local area is very convenient, with a good range of shops, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets nearby. Transport links are also a big positive, with easy access to trains, buses and main roads, which makes commuting and travelling around London straightforward.

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

Building management have responded to issues in a helpful way. Especially Daniel has been very helpful with communication where needed, and overall assistas whenever problems are raised.

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

One thing I wish I knew before moving in is how convenient the location would be for day-to-day living. Having shops, transport links and local amenities nearby has made things much easier than expected, especially when commuting or running errands. It is definitely one of the main positives of living here.


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W (Tenant)

Unverified

Haredon House, SM3

May 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Nice place to live

W (Tenant)

Unverified

Haredon House, SM3

May 2026

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

Excellent location, good transport links and schools. The people round here are good. And hospital not far

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

Yes. They are Pleasant and respond in a reasonable time

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

I didn’t know they were putting in the new lefts, very happy


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Angela Lucky (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

May 2026

5
5
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5

Great stay!

Angela Lucky (Tenant)

Unverified

The Blossoms, CR0

May 2026

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

I am extremely grateful to Arnold and Daniel for going out of his way to assist me with my Check in and putting my mind at ease, when I was overwhelmed with my move into The Blossoms. I would also like to Thank Michael, Maya and Tionne for their assistance during ny stay, they were all approachable and are valuable members of staff at The Blossoms.

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

They have been really responsive especially Barry and Chris from the maintenance team. The front desk have alsways been supportive as wel.

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

I would have loved if there was parking on site, they do offer loading bay for 20 minutes but I feel that’s not enough time to off load.


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FZ (Tenant)

Unverified

The Quarters Croydon, CR0

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Overall it was a good experience staying at the quarters.

FZ (Tenant)

Unverified

The Quarters Croydon, CR0

May 2026

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

The quarters is near the town center and the proximity to east Croydon station makes the stay convenient.

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

They were really helpful and responded to my queries immediately and made my stay enjoyable and stress free!

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

Everything was well communicated before moving in.


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Isaac Owusu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Outstanding development with a world-class onsite team!

Isaac Owusu (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Ten Degrees, CR0

May 2026

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

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.

Manager response

Dear Isaac, Thank you for your amazing review of Ten Degrees. Your kind words about our team mean the world to us and we are so happy to know that we have delivered an exceptional level of service for you. Wishing you all the very best with your continued stay at Ten Degrees and hope to see you at one of our upcoming events soon. Kind regards, Chris Dias

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Christopher Dias, Community Manager Ten Degrees

May 2026


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