5 Bedford Park, by Way of Life, is a collection of new-build apartments in the heart of Croydon. The building comprises 82 units – a mix of one and two-bedroom flats. Residents are just a 10-minute walk from both East and West Croydon stations, which provide access to London’s National Rail, Tramline and Overground services.
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Modern, recently refurbished flats and common areas. The big windows make the flats bright, however really hot in the summer.
Building management is quite quick to respond and available to resolve any issues.
The building itself is in a convenient location.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Good transportation links within a couple of minutes,shops cafes and restaurants nearby.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Initially there was a 24hour concierge service, which was later stopped.
What is the best feature of your home:
Built in dishwasher and separate laundry room/pantry.
Manager Response
Hi,
Thank you for your review and kind words.
We are pleased to know that you are happy at Bedford Park.
Please get in touch and we will be happy to share tips for the summer months.
Thanks
I am happy where I live
Design
Well designed in a great location the only thing i would say is, it get awfully hot in the flat during summer
Facilities
Can not complain the garabage bins sometimes overflows but i suppose thats down to the individual
Building management
They are always on their job, proactive easy to speak to easy to get ahold of as well
Property management
Same as above really any issues thay we have had we havr always resolved in a matter of days
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
What i like about the area is the amenties and transport links, what i dislike is occasional anti social behaviour.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Parking restrictions is frustrating and expensive, i didnt know this prior to moving in
If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:
Change the pipeing so that in summer it does not get so hot
Manager Response
Good Morning Elio,
Thank you very much for leaving us a review, we are glad to hear you are enjoying your time at Bedford Park.
With regards to the piping, this is certainly something we will look into and hope to have a solution before the summer months.
Best,
5 Bedford Park
Small but perfectly formed
We’ve lived in the building for almost three years and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The property managers are great, that’s been a vast improvement. The repair process can be really slow some times.
The flat is quite small but we manage well. I think we will outgrow it when our daughter gets older.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Croydon is a great place in terms of transport, shopping and socialising
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Parking in Croydon is a nightmare! For guests
If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:
The size! I think we will outgrow it when our daughter gets older.
Manager Response
Good Morning Kemi,
Thank you very much for leaving us a review, we are glad to hear you have enjoyed your time at Bedford Park.
With regards to maintenance issues, we will continue to work quickly and efficiently to resolve any issues that arise.
Best,
5 Bedford Park
Convenient location
The location of the building is near to East and West Croydon station, tram station to Wimbledon, bus stop. The flat is warm enough during the winter and the glass windows are unique. The flats are more for professional workers.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Is near the shopping centre.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If the price of rent includes the insurance cost in case of flooding.
Manager Response
Good Afternoon Untu,
Thank you very much for leaving us a review, it is lovely to hear you are enjoying the apartment and all local amenities.
Best,
5 Bedford Park
Convinient Central located flat on quiet street
The flat is centrally located 5 min walk to Croydon Centre or West Croydon Train Station and 10 min walk to East Croydon Station.
The flats are clean new builds and building management always keep the surroundings clean and nice. Would recommend to young professionals.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Close location to shopping and public transport to central London
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
For every extra Key Fob you get charged 60 pound and the boiler controls make no sense.
Manager Response
Good Afternoon Rosie,
Thank you very much for leaving us a positive review.
With regards to the key fobs, unfortunately we have to order these in from a security company and this is what they charge. However you can certainly access the building with your entrance code as well as your fob.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on 5bedfordpark@wayoflife.com, where we can supply you with this code and further instructions on the control panels.
Best,
5 Bedford Park
Horrible parking
No outdoor space for kids to play. £75 on top of my rent for parking which is I think is ridiculous.
The building was good when it was managed by acorn, we even had a security guard.
Way of life is the current building management and since the switch I’ve had issues with people coming in building who shouldn’t have access.
No smoking which is annoying but some Neighbours are nice, I do however have issues with neighbours cooking smells coming in my flat.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
There are loads of really good transport links with Croydon have 3 rail stations to get the various parts of london and the country.
There are loads of shops and retail parks so never have to leave the area to do my shopping. I like how diverse it is and meeting people from all corners of the world right on my doorstep.
driving around Croydon and parking is a complete myth with on street pay parking all around me and expensive car parks. Navigating round Croydon can be very difficult in a car and it is far easier to get around with public transport.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Very likely to get a ticket parking in this area.
What is the best feature of your home:
Ensuite bathroom only reason I moved and dishwasher.
Manager Response
Good Afternoon Makeba,
Thank you for leaving us a review,
I am sorry that you do not agree with the parking charge, may I point out that before raising the charges for parking, we had researched the parking charges from other residential buildings in the area and our charge is in line with others.
I am also sorry to hear that you feel Way of Life are not managing the building as well as the previous management company had. Although we do not have a security guard on site, we do have two building managers on site full time. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to pop into the office (located on the ground floor)
Alternatively, you can get in touch via email at 5bedfordpark@wayoflife.com
Best,
5 Bedford Park
Convenient
The development has mostly respectful and friendly residents and very trustworthy staff but no facilities such as a gym, to offer. There are many supermarkets nearby so it’s easy to get everyday items. The flat is of a good size and build with good quality material. The residents are not allowed to apply for a parking permit which is inconvenient. The bills are included in the rent which is a fair price.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Like – High street is pretty close which means that restaurants and shops are very close.
Dislike – High crime rates which make living here unsafe at times.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Theres nothing I wish I knew about living here before I moved in.
What is the best feature of your home:
The best feature is the open plan kitchen, which looks modern and spacious.
Manager Response
Good Afternoon Anon,
Thank you very much for leaving us a review, it is great to hear that you have enjoyed the apartment and all local amenities.
Should you still require parking, please do not hesitate to pop down to the office (on the ground floor) or via email on 5bedfordpark@wayoflife.com , as we have car parking spaces available on site.
Best,
5 Bedford Park
Easy commute
I am satisfied with my flat, its big enough for me and the windows allow a lot of light in so its a bright living space. The insulation is great so I dont have to use the heating much but despite this I pay £75 and sometimes more on electric and gas bills. The neighbours are respectful and friendly and the building is very safe. The flat has been fitted with cheap appliances which can wear out quickly. There is a lot of noise pollution and dust from the traffic which makes living here more uncomfortable. The council tax is high as well and the area doesn’t offer much greenery and outdoor spaces.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Like – Theres a tescos and good transport links nearby which is convenient.
Dislike – The surrounding area can get dirty due to rubbish and dust.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I knew thats nothing to do around here as there no shops or restaurants.
If there is one thing you would change about your flat or property what would it be:
I wish they would hire a concierge and build a rooftop gardens.
Decent place to live
When we moved in it was clean as we were first ones to live there. All my neighbours are pretty nice, I don’t ever hear them through the walls or anything and I imagine they don’t hear me. The apartment itself is very well laid out, apart from a random pillar in our living room which is slightly inconvenient.
The management is not great when it comes to solving issues. If it’s something major then of course it’s a solved quickly but apart fro that it is very slow.
The parking here is not great at all. The only parking is pay and display and it is very expensive .
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
I like that’s its inbetween east and west Croydon so it’s easy to get around.
I dislike that the roads are all one way around here so it makes it much harder and longer to get around.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I’d known the rent would go up each year so I would have gotten a 2 year tenancy instead of a one year. Also that the management would take so long to fix issues.
Manager Response
Good Afternoon,
Thank you very much for leaving us a review.
I am sorry to hear there has been some delays with resolving maintenance issues.
May I ask you to get in touch with us at 5bedfordpark@wayoflife.com, from here we can insure you have the contact telephone numbers and email addresses for your building managers. This way we can avoid delays in resolving any further maintenance you raise. We can also discuss parking and your current tenancy.
Best
5 Bedford Park
Box park close – great for food
Can get too hot in the summer and can’t open the windows much which means not enough ventilation. The furnishings are fine. Too much unusable space as flat design isn’t great . Security is fine and had no issues.
Please tell us what you like and dislike about this area:
Too many drug users close to the building .
Transport links are great and lots of amenities closeby .
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing in particular – wish building had parking .
Manager Response
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for leaving us a review. It is lovely to hear you have enjoyed the apartment and all local amenities.
Should you still require parking, we do have a number of spaces on site available. Please do not hesitate to contact your building managers on 5bedfordpark@wayoflife.com , to discuss.
Best,
5 Bedford Park
