Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Croydon, Surrey

Croydon is the largest London Borough with a population of over 340,000. Croydon is a 'buzzing' and busy town and is the main or regional headquarters for over 20 'blue chip' companies. It is the UK's sixth largest commercial centre and has been a focus for shopping in the South East since the 13th century, when Surrey Street Market was established. With its excellent selection of amenities and extensive travel links, Croydon property attracts families as well as commuters. As might be expected in such a large borough, the types of property for sale in Croydon are extensive, and include larger detached and semi-detached houses, flats and apartments in purpose built blocks and in converted properties, as well as Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. In comparison with other south London suburbs property prices are relatively affordable. Commuters searching for flats for sale in Croydon should expect to pay £129k+ for a two bedroom flat in a centrally located purpose built block.

Amenities for properties in Croydon

If you enjoy shopping you won't be disappointed, as Croydon is one of the main shopping centres in south London: you will discover a large variety of well-known retailers, many situated in the shopping malls - the Whitgift Centre and Centrale. As well as shops, the town has many restaurants, bars, cafés and nightclubs, a cinema, library and popular theatre and concert venue (The Fairfield Halls). Although Croydon has developed into a strong business centre, the area offers more than 1,000 hectares of green park space, with easy access to the North Downs and Surrey countryside. Keen sportsmen and women are catered for with Croydon Sports Arena, Monks Hill Sports Centre, a leisure centre and private gyms. Families with children who are searching for houses for sale in Croydon will discover a selection of schools for children of all ages, as well as Croydon College of Further Education.

Transport for Croydon

Residents of Croydon benefit from excellent transport links. Croydon is well served by the National Rail network with direct services to many major towns and cities across the UK from the stations at East Croydon and West Croydon. Croydon's busiest mainline station is East Croydon, where up to 70,000 people per day travel on frequent fast trains direct to London (Victoria, London Bridge, Blackfriars and Kings Cross Thameslink), Gatwick and Luton Airports, and the South Coast. Croydon is a focal point on the main road routes between Central London and the South Coast, with access to the national motorway network via the M23 and M25. The A23 London to Brighton road links Croydon directly to the M23 and M25, while the A232 provides east-west links with Kingston, Sutton and Bromley. Croydon also operates a Tramlink service between Croydon and surrounding areas.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Croydon, you might like to register with estate agents in Bromley, Purley and Sutton.