South Croydon is a vibrant, leafy suburb that blends the charm of residential streets with the convenience of excellent transport links and a thriving local scene. Known for its spacious parks, independent cafés, and strong community spirit, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle while still providing quick access to central London. With quality schools, diverse property styles, and a growing selection of restaurants and shops, South Croydon is an ideal place for families, professionals, and anyone looking for a well-connected yet welcoming neighbourhood.South Croydon high street is just down the hill and offers a host of restaurants, bars and fantastic transport links. South Croydon is extremely well connected to East Croydon, Purley, Banstead and Sutton.
Green Spaces & Outdoors
South Croydon sits next to the huge Purley Playing fields and the very popular Croham Hurst Woods. There is also the wonderful and huge Lloyd Park which is around 114 acres. Get down there for 9am on Saturday and join the popular Park Run, or get the kids involved for Kids Park Run on a Sunday. There is a great cafe there too.
Local Shops & Amenities
The South Croydon restaurant quarter boasts lively traditional tapas restaurants like Galicia, the ever-popular Italians, Bagattis and Ponte Nuovo, a bougie, family-run brasserie, head to the truly unique Little Bay, or for laid-back vibes Boxpark brings banging flavours from all over the world in street food.
In South Croydon you have the hustle and bustle of Brighton Road with bakeries, restaurants and local shops including a brilliant sports shop and dressing up / party shop that’s been around for many years!
Schools & Education
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on 20th Nov 2025
Planning to move home in 2026? It's not that far away and it will be here before we know it! We've put together an easy guide to the things that will help ensure you are prepared to sell, help get you market ready and take away...
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Why You Should Give Your Estate Agent Feedback on Viewings? Because it's a Win-Win! So, you've just walked out of a property in Sanderstead or Warlingham, and you’re feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. You’ve seen a...
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As we head towards the election (despite knowing what will probably happen) the question for ‘would be’ sellers and buyers is: “Should we move, or should we wait”? New parties can throw out Stamp Duty holidays and buying...
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I’ve often said, selling a property is much like going on holiday. Researching your villa or resort as you would and should with picking an estate agent. Preparing your home for photos and viewings is like packing up and hoping...
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Same thing ..right? Well no, because they, and the motivation that drives both of them can become conflicted when the ‘right’ property appears. So let me explain and break it down. ‘Selling’ for most vendors is all about...
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on 6th Nov 2025
We had a great time at the Sanderstead fireworks last night and THANK YOU to the Friends of Atwood Primary parents committee and all of the staff at Atwood School who came along to help and made it all happen. The sky was lit up...
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We are delighted to be working with Friends of Atwood Primary again this year to sponsor their Summer Fair. It's always a really fun event, with local familys and children coming together to have fun, visit the stalls and even...
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My four-year-old had only been a Squirrel for a couple of weeks when Remembrance day came around, and as a Squirrel they get the opportunity to walk from the scout hut to Warlingham Green for the Remembrance Day Ceremony, joining...
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