What is Croydon like?

cashbackproblems

beckstar1975 wrote: »

That's really near me, nice residential road with big houses and new built flats, good schools nearby, station close and shops/restaurants within 5 mins walk.

I grew up in Richmond and whilst it's lovely I have the same community atmosphere here in S Croydon for my kids that I knew as a kid, where my mum and dad still are there's nothing of the sort as it's only City Bonus types who can afford to live there.

I would strongly recommend, I cannot believe what a bargain South Croydon still is for somewhere so green that is so easily commutable from.

thanks it does look nice on google street view as well, I just have a feeling there will be many more people bidding for this place and offering above 325k due to the location/lack of supply, which I cant afford to do.

KayTM

Trams are wonderful! They're nearly every ten minutes (or more in peak times). Jump on and they'll take you from suburbia to East Croydon Station in only a few minutes.

Easy!

Eg: Addiscombe to East Croydon station, probably about five minutes on the tram.

And then up to London Bridge in 16 minutes. But people are catching on to this and the prices are rising very quickly.

Soundgirlrocks

cashbackproblems wrote: »

I am unsure how the trams work/how much time they add to the journey.

Tram system is fantastic, think cleaner, smoother bus but with priority over all traffic that drops you right outside the station. One of the best transport developments in South London I just wish they would extend it up to Crystal Palace like they have mooted in the past.

Maybe_its_because

I take a tram, a train & a tube on my commute. They sync nicely.
Addiscombe area to Oxford Circus. 45/50mins.

The tram is more frequent than 10 mins as there are two lines to East Croydon from both elmers end & Beckenham.

MIB

beanie414

I've heard from people that live there that Shirley is a nice area.

goodwithsaving

I personally don't like Croydon centrally, I used to live up that way and passed through it often. However the areas around Croydon are ok and you have access to some nice places for weekends. The transport links are also good - unfortunately I didn't appreciate them when I was there. Safety is all subjective. I jump when a tree rustles in the wind and won't go out after dark wherever I live. I never felt 'safe' but then, I think that''s more from my mind going into overdrive Some people don't notice different noises etc. or grew up in areas much worse than Croydon!

caronoel

Have you looked at some of the new Crossrail stations in East London.

Abbey Wood, for instance, is a bit of a dump now but will go ballistic once the line opens in 2018. Then it will be less than 20 minutes to the city or canary wharf.

Plenty of 2 and 3 bed houses for sale now in your budget, but there won't be for long

cashbackproblems

caronoel wrote: »

Have you looked at some of the new Crossrail stations in East London.

Abbey Wood, for instance, is a bit of a dump now but will go ballistic once the line opens in 2018. Then it will be less than 20 minutes to the city or canary wharf.

Plenty of 2 and 3 bed houses for sale now in your budget, but there won't be for long

I have been looking around east London e.g. Romford and Hainault but haven't been seeing many options or prices are 300k+. Plus I currently work in the West End so overground to Victoria etc is more convienient but I wont always be here, will give Abbey Wood a look. But it is near Plumstead and I was told to avoid places around there including Catford/Mottingham/Eltham...

Also what do people think about this, 0.6 miles to south Croydon 325k...looks too good to be true

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/38393232?search_identifier=88075e256320b5e0d14093f932d50099#D0HkvFA4PueLL3ia.97

dandan6666

I just had this pop up in my email box for South Croydon so thought id put this here for you though you may have seen it
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/38399304?tmad=c&tmcampid=35&utm_campaign=buy-alert&utm_content=contact-type-listing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=alert#rpeu7LdxMlykTg3U.97

bouicca21

But it is near Plumstead and I was told to avoid places around there including Catford/Mottingham/Eltham

Abbey Wood is way better than lower Plumstead. Upper Plumstead is fine but a long way from a station. Catford is very definitely on the up and out of your price bracket. The cheap bit is Bellingham, avoid.

Eltham is boring but I can't see why anyone would warn you off it, in any case I think it might be out of your price bracket. Mottingham is a hole.