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Within the M25 yet in many ways far more its own small city than a mere suburb of London, Croydon has a large range of property reflecting its growth and development. As London becomes overpopulated and many of its areas prohibitively expensive, Croydon's several postcodes offer a vast wealth of excellent housing at superb prices.
Croydon's town centre is deceptive, hidden in a dense concentration of one-way systems. Inside is a great concentration of top names, but what's amazing about such a large town centre is how open, quiet and calm it feels - almost as if the large municipal buildings and office blocks form a wall inside which is an oasis. The centre provides a great range of restaurants and bars as well as the best in shopping. Culturally there are an astonishing range of cinemas and several popular theatres and venues offering the best in live music and dance. Croydon, it must be restated, is really a separate entity to London and scarcely a suburb - for all that its transport links to the capital are dazzlingly fast. South Croydon is the nightlife centre of the area, with great bars and clubs.
Croydon falls into South, West and East districts. West, near to Thornton Heath, property and shopping locally reflects the diverse multicultural character of the area, and there are quite a few independent local stores in the area. Here there are a great range of 1920s and 1930s houses, mostly formed in terraces. There are also some 60s blocks which offer affordable flats to the young professionals to whom Croydon is a great alternative to the expense of town. There are good concentrations of Victorian houses in East Croydon within easy reach of the rail station, the primary commuter area, and great 1920s houses nearer to Lloyds Park. Newer developments of apartments as well as newer build houses are also found here. In the south of the town, many of the houses are subdivided, and there are apartments in profusion in South Croydon.
A huge array of property and three distinctly different districts, as well as a vast amount of facilities make Croydon a serious contender if you want to find the perfect home.
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Area News for Croydon
Croydon eatery holds fun day
Surrey StrEatery, a restaurant that is designed for food enthusiasts in Croydon, has celebrated six months of operations by hosting a fun day.
Read Article ... Published on 7th May, 2015
Creative talent appointed for College Green redesign
In a move that Croydon Borough Council claims is a further sign of the area’s cultural revival, the architects and lead consultants for the College Green revamp in the centre of the town have been selected.
Read Article ... Published on 16th April, 2015
Headliners announced for Croydon Ambition Festival
Croydon Borough Council has confirmed the acts that will headline the Ambition Festival in July. These are Soul II Soul, Grammy award-winners Tinariwen and dub-reggae producer Mad Professor.
Read Article ... Published on 30th March, 2015
Hayes: Old-world charm in zone five
While often confused with the identically named area in Hillingdon, the Hayes we are looking at today is situated in Bromley. While it has definitely been absorbed into Greater London, it retains a great deal of its old village charm, making it a great choice for commuters.
Read Article ... Published on 27th March, 2015
Budget promises Brent Cross investment
Brent Cross was included in chancellor George Osborne’s 2015 Budget announcements, the last before the General Election in May. The area is a prime target for investment over this period, as it sits across the two marginal constituencies of Finchley and Golders Green, and Hendon.
Read Article ... Published on 25th March, 2015
Twickenham wins funding for two-year arts initiative
A consortium of Richmond, Wandsworth, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Croydon, Kingston, and Havering Borough Councils has secured a £600,000 grant from Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Fund to a range of public performance opportunities for music and other art forms.
Read Article ... Published on 16th March, 2015
Croydon Council urges food safety this Christmas
Today (Monday December 22nd) is National Defrost Your Turkey Day as people throughout the country start their preparations for Christmas. To mark the day and ensure everyone stays safe and well throughout the festive season, Croydon Council's food safety team is urging residents to take the proper precautions when getting their Christmas turkey ready.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2014
Penge: An up and coming area under transformation
Penge is located in Bromley and is a populated catchment area in the north-west of the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2014
Arts and regeneration set to change the face of Croydon
Croydon is a large, multicultural town located in the south of London. It is a thriving suburb with a prominent arts culture and strong community links.
Read Article ... Published on 21st August, 2014
Beckenham: A forgotten gem of south-east London
Beckenham is a quaint and pretty little suburb located in the heart of Bromley, south-east London.
Read Article ... Published on 8th August, 2014
Selhurst: A strong suburban development with community spirit
Selhurst is a suburban development located in the London borough of Croydon and is known for its inexpensive properties and laid-back lifestyle.
Read Article ... Published on 20th June, 2014
Selsdon's Quest Academy to benefit from £16 million regeneration
Quest Academy in Selsdon, Croydon, is set to undergo a £16 million rebuilding project in a bid to create a school that will serve both pupils and residents in the local community.
Read Article ... Published on 6th March, 2013
Croydon to be the home of a new mega mall
Croydon looks set to be the home of the UK's biggest shopping centre after two major mall owners reached a joint development deal.
Read Article ... Published on 21st January, 2013
Rotherhithe: A commuter's dream on the river bank
The ease with which residents can travel into central London and its main business and tourist areas, coupled with its proximity to the River Thames, makes Rotherhithe a very attractive place to live.
Read Article ... Published on 16th November, 2012
New boulders set to encourage shoppers to New Addington high street
Traders are confident that newly-installed boulders will help attract shoppers to New Addington high street.
Read Article ... Published on 16th October, 2012
Croydon residents to enjoy bike rides in borough?
Residents in Croydon are being encouraged to get back into the saddle and go for a bike ride.
Read Article ... Published on 16th July, 2012
Croydon residents offered free home insulation
Residents in Croydon can now get access to free home insulation.
Read Article ... Published on 5th July, 2012
Croydon to get £1bn mega mall?
A new £1 billion mega mall may be opening in Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 29th June, 2012
Croydon named recycler of the year
Croydon has been handed the title of local authority of the year for recycling at the Plant and Waste Recycling Show.
Read Article ... Published on 25th June, 2012
Camden house prices up 3.1% in June, report shows
Camden has led the way in terms of regional house price rises in London over the course of this month, new figures have revealed.
Read Article ... Published on 18th June, 2012
Croydon's Whitgift Centre to be redeveloped
Hammerson has been chosen as the preferred partner for the redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre in Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 5th April, 2012
Fair Field area of Croydon to be regenerated
The Fair Field area of Croydon is to be regenerated so it becomes the hub of the borough once again.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd March, 2012
Mid Croydon regeneration plans up for public consultation
Regeneration plans for the Mid Croydon area have been put forward for public consultation.
Read Article ... Published on 7th March, 2012
Forest Hill: A bustling, scenic and pleasant place to live
People seeking flats to rent in Forest Hill will find that the area can provide them with one of London's most scenic spots, one of many reasons why it has become a popular place to live.
Read Article ... Published on 31st January, 2012
New Addington improvement plans to go on display
People in flats to rent in New Addington are being invited to assess plans to make improvements to the local Central Parade.
Read Article ... Published on 17th January, 2012
Croydon: A bustling and vibrant community
People seeking flats to rent in Croydon will find that the borough offers one of the most thriving and active communities in the entire region, making it the ideal location for urbanites with busy lives.
Read Article ... Published on 9th December, 2011
Crystal Palace: Perfect for sports fans and history buffs
People seeking flats to rent in Crystal Palace will find that the area is one of the most fascinating districts in London in terms of its rich cultural history.
Read Article ... Published on 30th November, 2011
£23mn redevelopment plan unveiled for Croydon
Individuals looking for a flat to rent in Croydon may be pleased to hear Mayor of London Boris Johnson has issued a call to investors to help him make the borough a "great" area in which to live.
Read Article ... Published on 25th November, 2011
Croydon development issues to be discussed at November conference
Measures to improve conditions for those seeking or occupying flats to rent in Croydon are to be outlined at the Develop Croydon conference this month.
Read Article ... Published on 9th November, 2011
Safer Croydon Partnership successfully driving down crime
Efforts to drive down crime levels in Croydon have so far been successful.
Read Article ... Published on 6th June, 2011
Plans for primary school in Croydon created
Plans have been drawn up for a new primary school close to property to rent in the London borough of Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 1st June, 2011
Croydon Council to review transport services
Croydon Council has launched a review of the local transport services which are used by people living in property to rent in the London borough of Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2011
Eco-friendly cars for rent in Croydon
People living in flats to rent in the London borough of Croydon will now find it easy to rent eco-friendly cars.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd May, 2011
Streatham: Sporting facilities galore
Located in south London in the borough of Lambeth, Streatham is situated five miles south of Charing Cross and is in the postcode district SW16.
Read Article ... Published on 18th April, 2011
Results of Croydon libraries consultation published
The results of a consultation into the future of Croydon's libraries have been published.
Read Article ... Published on 12th April, 2011
Pupils gain places at Croydon primary school next week
Parents living in property to rent in the London borough of Croydon will soon find out whether their children have gained a place at Crescent Primary School.
Read Article ... Published on 1st April, 2011
Art features in Croydon underpass
An art exhibition has taken up residence in a rather usual location in South Norwood.
Read Article ... Published on 29th March, 2011
Council makes Croydon's streets cleaner
Those living in property to rent in the London borough of Croydon are now enjoying cleaner streets thanks to efforts made by the local council.
Read Article ... Published on 17th March, 2011
East Croydon station to gain new entrance
Those moving to property to rent in the London borough of Croydon will soon benefit from an improved entrance at the busy East Croydon station.
Read Article ... Published on 9th March, 2011
Purley set to host poetry extravaganza
Poetry aficionados living in property to rent in the London borough of Croydon might want to head to the Poetry in Purley event on March 19th.
Read Article ... Published on 7th March, 2011
Croydon Council scraps plans to extend hours of controlled parking zone
People living in the London borough of Croydon may be pleased to learn that their local council has decided not to extend the operating hours of the outer areas of the central controlled parking zone.
Read Article ... Published on 16th February, 2011
Croydon Council creates Big Society fund
A fund of £100,000 has been earmarked to support small-scale Big Society plans to improve conditions for people in flats to rent in the London borough of Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 4th February, 2011
Plans for new Croydon trams announced
Those living in flats to rent in the London borough of Croydon and property to rent in Wimbledon could soon benefit from an increased tram service.
Read Article ... Published on 31st January, 2011
London Overground 'better services Wapping residents'
Property to rent in Wapping is serviced by the London Overground, a transport link that more people are happy with, according to a new survey.
Read Article ... Published on 28th January, 2011
Flats to rent in Croydon 'to be near new world class venue'
Those seeking property to rent in the London borough of Croydon could enjoy watching athletics in a world class venue at a revamped Crystal Palace, under a new plan proposed today.
Read Article ... Published on 12th January, 2011
Flats to rent in Brent may be boosted by western extension removal
Those looking for flats to rent in London and particularly in western areas such as Brent might be interested to note a major change is set to be made to the congestion charge.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd December, 2010
Flats to rent in Croydon may be boosted by park cash
Those looking for property to rent in the London Borough of Croydon may be interested by news of a £2 million grant to modernise an historic open space in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2010
Balham
Balham is an area of south London which may well be said to fit better than some into the notion of the metropolis really being a collection of villages. That idea may be hard to sustain amid the skyscrapers of the city or Canary Wharf, or the endless Portland Stone white mews of the west end. But Balham may just have a hint of this vibe.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd December, 2010
Those seeking flats to rent in Croydon set for cycling boost
Cyclists looking for flats to rent in Croydon are set for a boost after Transport for London announced new funding to help those on two wheels in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 17th December, 2010
Tenants in flats to rent in London may benefit from recycling initiative
People living in flats to rent in London could be set to benefit from improved recycling facilities after £1.35 million was pledged to help waste services in the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 26th November, 2010
Tenants in flats to rent in London may decide to visit 'swishing events'
Tenants living in flats to rent in the London Boroughs of Hammersmith, Hounslow, Lambeth and Croydon may like to take part in one of the swishing events that are taking place in their area.
Read Article ... Published on 18th November, 2010
Could flats to rent be more appealing as Nationwide reveals price rises?
Brits looking for a home may be tempted by flats to rent in the London Borough of Croydon when they hear further reports of price increases in the UK.
Read Article ... Published on 30th September, 2010
Will Brits consider flats to rent as home insurance is set to rise?
Flats to rent in the London Borough of Croydon could get more appealing as experts have warned home insurance premiums are likely to rise.
Read Article ... Published on 13th September, 2010
Property 'dead zone' may make flats to rent appealing
More people could be encouraged to look at flats to rent in the London Borough of Croydon, as the property market in the UK has reached a "dead zone".
Read Article ... Published on 10th September, 2010
Job service 'may help people in flats to rent in Wandsworth'
Flats to rent in the London Borough of Wandsworth could be popular among those looking for a new job, as an employment service has been launched by the local authorities.
Read Article ... Published on 3rd September, 2010
New flats to rent in the London borough of Croydon?
People looking for flats to rent in London may be pleased to hear that a house building company is planning a new development in Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 5th August, 2010
Will less crime make flats to rent in London desirable?
A decrease in knife crime could make flats to rent in London more attractive to people.
Read Article ... Published on 4th August, 2010
Could mortgage cap boost flats to rent in London?
It may be that property to rent in London or around the UK becomes more popular after one expert indicated that putting a cap on mortgage lending would freeze the housing market for years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st June, 2010
House prices 7% higher than year before, despite monthly drop
First-time buyers are being told that house prices dropped marginally month-on-month in both April and May, but remain almost seven per cent higher than the average cost in May 2009.
Read Article ... Published on 7th June, 2010
Mortgages 'rationed' to new buyers
First-time buyers are being told that mortgage lending will continue to be rationed for the foreseeable future.
Read Article ... Published on 20th May, 2010
East London line revamp to have "profound effect"
An extended and revamped East London Line is set to have a dramatic effect on the economic prosperity of Hackney, according to experts.
Read Article ... Published on 4th May, 2010
Mortgage lending will remain "muted"
Mortgage lending in the UK has remained subdued despite the cost of home loans dropping, according to new research.
Read Article ... Published on 28th April, 2010
First-time buyers will continue to struggle, says expert
continue to struggle to get on the property ladder.
Read Article ... Published on 26th March, 2010
Tenants warned about 'unscrupulous' landlords
There are thousands in tenants of property to rent in London and the rest of the UK who are using "unscrupulous" landlords, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).
Read Article ... Published on 28th August, 2009
Brogan positive about private rented sector
Elizabeth Brogan, senior policy officer at the National Landlords Association (NLA), has issued a positive statement about the current status of the private rented sector.
Read Article ... Published on 2nd July, 2009
'What tenants should expect'
A property website has listed some of the processes anyone renting out a house in the UK should follow - tips that tenants may find noteworthy before signing any agreements.
Read Article ... Published on 4th June, 2009
London councils praised for services
A dozen London councils have been recognised for the quality of service provided to residents.
Read Article ... Published on 5th March, 2009
Croydon council targets underage sales
Residents of the London borough of Croydon could find that it becomes a better place to live as a result of a new initiative.
Read Article ... Published on 27th January, 2009
Police presence to increase at London stations
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that residents of the city's outer boroughs are to benefit from an increased police presence at train stations.
Read Article ... Published on 6th January, 2009
Finalists chosen for redesign of Croydon centre
A major regeneration project in Croydon is continuing with the selection of four finalists to redesign the borough's centre.
Read Article ... Published on 16th December, 2008
Regeneration funding announced for capital
Regeneration schemes in London that have been put on hold as a result of the economic downturn are set to be given a boost.
Read Article ... Published on 11th December, 2008
Croydon youth project helps teen 'find better direction'
A project in the London borough of Croydon that seeks to turn teenagers away from a life of crime has nominated one of its success stories to help front a national campaign.
Read Article ... Published on 5th December, 2008
£450m regeneration plan for Croydon
People choosing to live in the London borough of Croydon are set to benefit from a major regeneration scheme.
Read Article ... Published on 4th December, 2008
Croydon bus staff recognised for quality service
Metrobus staff in Croydon have been recognised for the service given to passengers in the borough.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2008
New statistics show most London boroughs in house price fall
The latest Land Registry figures have revealed that 30 of London's boroughs have seen a fall in house prices in the last month.
Read Article ... Published on 28th October, 2008
Mayor urged to pursue cross-river tram plan
Members of the London Assembly have urged mayor Boris Johnson to find funding to pay for Transport for London to introduce the proposed Cross River Tram.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd October, 2008
Crystal Palace may be rebuilt
New plans have been revealed for the rebuilding of Crystal Palace.
Read Article ... Published on 7th October, 2008
Sutton regeneration in full swing
The London Borough of Sutton launched a regeneration scheme this week that focuses on removing various items of clutter from its streets.
Read Article ... Published on 25th July, 2008
Green light for Croydon property development
A new £140 million property development scheme slated for the London Borough of Croydon has been approved.
Read Article ... Published on 18th June, 2008
Partner selected for Croydon regeneration
John Laing has been selected as the partner to carry out work on the £450 million regeneration project in the London Borough of Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 6th June, 2008
New mayor backs Croydon regeneration
London's new mayor has signalled he supports the regeneration plans for Croydon.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd May, 2008
Croydon regeneration moves a step closer
Efforts to regenerate the south London borough of Croydon have moved a step closer with the appointment of a new advisory group.
Read Article ... Published on 24th April, 2008
Croydon set for mini-Gherkins
Croydon has moved a step closer to getting four dramatic new high-rise buildings that have been dubbed mini-Gherkins, in reference to the City of London's iconic office block.
Read Article ... Published on 7th March, 2008
New line 'will make Forest Hill boom-spot'
A south-east London suburb could become a rental property boom-spot, as housing experts predict strong knock-on effects from improved transport links that will help the area feel more like part of the capital.
Read Article ... Published on 21st January, 2008
Croydon Gateway regeneration 'will be decided by summer'
The planning inspectorate has affirmed that a decision will be made by the summer on planning permission for one of south London's most hotly-anticipated regeneration project.
Read Article ... Published on 18th January, 2008
