Croydon

Croydon is a large urban area, covering approx. 37 square miles along the southern edges of the Capital. It is the biggest economic hub outside London with the fast growing new homes developments, retail, restaurant and nightlife scene making the town an attractive living, working and investing Greater London location.  

The most recent, modern new homes’ developments are in the town centre and nearby two large railway stations: East and West Croydon. Period architecture dominates Croydon’s suburbs, which is a testimony to the popularity the town had in mid-19 century as a venue for London’s Victorian society.

The Croydon Opportunity Area is designated as a Growth Area in the London Plan. The future development is detailed in six masterplans for East Croydon, West Croydon, Mid Croydon, College Green, Wellesley Road, and Old Town.

Croydon is exceptionally well connected with Central London and south-east England. There are many train routes linking Croydon with the beautiful south coast and countryside from North Downs down to Brighton and Hove. Croydon is close to the M25 London Orbital motorway and to London Gatwick airport.

Croydon borough has several attractive parks, and the best know probably is Wandle Park. Restored in 2012, this is an attractive oasis close to town centre with a river Wandle running through it.  A substantial recreation ground forms Park Hill park which is set between East and South Croydon Rail stations.  The biggest park in the borough is Lloyd Park,  a large open green space with cross country running routes and some of the oldest trees in Croydon.

Developments

The Island

Queens Square

Park Lane

Saffron Square

Morello

One Lansdown

College Green Development

Essex House

Taberner House

Nestle Building/ St George's Walk

Carolyn House

Restaurants

Albert’s Table

Matthews Yard

Karnavar

Brasserie Vacherin – Croydon

YUMN Brasserie

Bars

The Green Dragon

The Spread Eagle

Gypsy Moth

Apatura Bar

Primary Schools

Aerodrome Primary Academy (Not Rated Yet)

Applegarth Academy (Good)

ARK Oval Primary Academy (Good)

Atwood Primary Academy (Not Rated Yet)

Secondary Schools

Coloma Convent Girls School (Outstanding)

Edenham High School (Good)

Archbishop Tenisons CofE High School (Good)

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (Good)

Council  

Croydon Council

Council Tax - For the latest council tax and charges click here.

Transport and Zones  

Croydon is located in Travelcard Zones 4 & 5

National Rail: East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Purley Oaks, Sanderstead, Selhurst, South Croydon, Waddon and West Croydon. 14 Mins to London Bridge, 16 Minutes to Victoria, 14 Minutes to Gatwick.

Overground: West Croydon.

Tram: 1 (Towards Elmers End), 2 (Towards Beckenham Junction), 3 (New Addington to Wimbledon) and 4 (Elmers End to Therapia Lane).

Bus: 50, 60, 75, 109, 119, 154, 166, 197, 264, 468, N68 and N109

Shopping & Retail

Whitgift Centre:  With over 108 shops to choose from, whether  you’re looking having a coffee with friends or  buying a hat for a wedding – the Whitgift will have something that will tickle your fancy.

Centrale Centre: Containing 90 stores packed to the brim with everything from home accessories to sportswear – you’ll be sure to grab a bargain here.

Valley Park Retail Centre is a modern shopping mall with a cinema and leisure facilities.

Surrey Street Market – Rumoured to be one of the oldest markets in London, Surrey Street Market is a popular 6 day market where you can buy anything from fruit and veg to phone accessories.

Culture

The David Lean Cinema

Arnhem Gallery

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Library

Croydon Clocktower

Crystal Palace Park

Up and Coming/New

Boxpark – the popular independent retail village offering the selection of best street food available is made from shipping containers, firmly rooted in East London after a phenomenal success in Shoreditch.

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