Wondering where to live in South London? We reveal the 10 new developments rated by residents as the best places to live in South London. These include new homes for sale and to rent in this popular London region.
20 best development to live in South London
Let’s take a look at our top 20 new build property developments in South London. As ever, the rankings are based on the reviews of verified residents on HomeViews, and nothing else.
We know that this was originally a Top 10 list. However, HomeViews has added a lot of great new South London developments in recent months, so we decided to bump it up to a Top 20!
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Ten Degrees in central Croydon is the highest-rated new build development in South London. Comprising 546 apartments over 44 floors, residents can also enjoy a games room, rooftop gym, pet spa, screening room and co-working spaces. As well as this, residents have access to a wide variety of transport links, allowing them to reach Central London in just 15 minutes.
In second, The Well House is a pet-friendly rental development managed by Greystar and it features a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses. Residents have access to a wide array of facilities including concierge, gardens, residents’ lounge and dining room. The development is a two-minute walk to Sutton station with quick links via Thameslink and Southern rail services into Central London.
In third position, No.26 offers 183 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments managed by Native. They all include high-end kitchen appliances, Conran furnishings and king-sized beds. Being two minutes from east Croydon train station, residents can find direct connections into London, Brighton and Gatwick.
The Quarters Croydon takes fourth place in our resident ranking of the best new build homes developments in South London. This development offers residents a stylish and convenient short-term base. There are 151 high-specification studios at the development, with Westfield shopping centre moments away. In addition, Croydon station is just a 4-minute walk, providing swift connections to London Bridge in just 14 minutes.
Whyteleafe House takes spot number five. This is a contemporary Build-to-Rent development by Comer Homes, completed in 2023. The development features over 160 modern apartments, including one, two, and three-bedroom units, catering primarily to renters. Residents at Whyteleafe House enjoy several amenities, such as a fully equipped gym, communal garden, concierge service, and available parking. The village of Whyteleafe offers a blend of countryside charm and convenience. The development is also well-connected for commuting into central London, with nearby train stations offering direct connections to London Bridge or London Victoria in under 30 minutes.
Sixth-placed Exchange Court is a build to rent development in Croydon. Its aim is to provide a safe home environment with additional supports and benefits.
One happy resident says: “Apartment is on main road and all facilities are available and for reasonable prices. Quick response time for any issues. Maintenance office is within building and reachable whenever needed. Nice ventilation and light throughout the flats. Safe place to live and there is night security as well.”
In at number seven is Vertex, which is located in the heart of Croydon, close to West Croydon and East Croydon train stations and near the town’s shopping centre. Run by Zest Living – part of the Durkan Group – the development has 98 total residential units available for rent, shared ownership and as affordable housing. The apartments range in size from one to three bedrooms.
Taking eighth place, Bauhaus is a Durkan development in Croydon. It comprises 189 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with community and retail spaces on the ground floor. The development is conveniently placed just a 10-minute walk from east and south Croydon stations. One resident said: ‘The building concierge and lobby is always left clean and inviting, the staff are friendly and helpful, and the facilities are top grade. I feel safe living in this area with security monitoring constantly and security doors to enter.’
Ninth-placed The Fold is a Build to Rent development by Urbanbubble that sits in the heart of Croydon. The Fold offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, each with their own balcony. Additionally, the development is a short walk from BOXPARK and East Croydon station. Furthermore, residents benefit from private and communal dining spaces, a residents’ lounge, coworking spaces and meeting rooms.
Tenth in South London, New South Quarter is a Barratt London development located in Croydon. It comprises 496 studio, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments. The development is conveniently located in-between West Croydon station and Waddon station, just a 15-minute walk from both.
Next up we have Sienna House, which offers studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. The apartments come with a high spec finish and can be furnished or unfurnished. Located in Sutton, Sienna House is a stone throw’s from Central London making it ideal for those commuting into the city.
Croydon’s Saffron Square sits in 12th position. This huge, 43-storey development comes from the Berkeley Group. Currently the tallest building in Croydon, its distinctive purple and red façade pierces the skyline and is close to both East and West Croydon stations for transport into and around London.
New Mill Quarter, by Barratt Homes, is placed in 13th and sits in Wallington moments away from Beddington Park. Comprising 440 1, 2-bedroom apartments & 3 and 4-bedroom houses, this development offers links to London Victoria in 30 minutes. As well as this, residents benefit from on-site gardens, a Lidl supermarket on the ground floor and a proposed café.
The Ikon is a residential development located in Croydon, offering a range of new build homes including 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments across The Charlie Apartments building, The Delta, and The Echo Apartments buildings. These homes are noted for their high specifications and desirable design features, including built-in kitchen appliances, open-plan living spaces, en-suite shower rooms, and, for selected plots, balconies and parking.
Our 15th-placed development is Cane Hill Park, a residential scheme by Barratt Southern Counties located in Coulsdon. The development features a range of one to five-bedroom apartments only a short walk from Coulsdon South station, with trains serving directly into Central London in 27 minutes. Cane Hill Coulsdon is also only 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and yet boasts plentiful green, open spaces for residents to enjoy.
Cairo Apartments, are modern studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments available through Shared Ownership to help you take your first step on the property ladder. Read reviews and details of Cairo Apartments, CR0
17th place goes to The Lavenders, by Clarion Housing, which sits in Carshalton, Surrey. Just 30 minutes from London Victoria, the development offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 bedroom townhouses. The development is also close to the River Wandle and the green open spaces such as, Beddington Park.
In 18th, Ruskin Square is a residential development in the heart of Croydon by Places for People. The development features a range of one and two-bedroom apartments in a multi-storey tower. Residents can enjoy easy access to East Croydon station with connections to both Thameslink and Southern services into Central London.
Another Croydon development takes the penultimate place on our list. Fusion is a development by Fairview New Homes, comprising 319 residential units with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and studios. Located less than a 15-minute walk away from the centre of Croydon, with access to West Croydon and East Croydon stations as well as a vast array of shops and restaurants.
Last but certainly not least, Bedford House is ranked 20th in South London. This is a residential development by Clarion Housing Group.
The most recent review of the development, penned by verified resident D.Haywood, reads: “The design is great I have a lot of room for storage and a drainer at my sink where I wash plates. The flat is spacious. We now have proper access to the roof garden and so it’s really good.”
South London may have lost its ‘S’ postcode way back in 1868 but the area still maintains a strong identity. Embracing Croydon, Sutton and parts of Lambeth and Merton, South London has also enjoyed massive regeneration in recent years.
Crystal Palace Park in South London
Life in South London generally means great value properties, easy commutes up into Central London and plenty of local amenities. Crystal Palace serves up terraces filled with beautiful period homes as well as gleaming new builds. Vintage furniture stores and cafés on The Triangle are a gem for shoppers, while the huge park is a great draw for families.
Sutton is also a popular choice for young families. Its quiet streets, green spaces and great value homes combine with easy commuting options to make it a tempting alternative to more expensive areas in Zone 3 or 4.
House prices in South London
According to the latest figures from Rightmove, average house prices in South London currently sit at £601,000 (March 2025). The average price paid for a South London flat over the past 12 months is £450,000, while the average price for a detached house in the region topped a million, averaging £1,086,000.
New homes in South London
Thousands of new homes have recently been built in Croydon and a fair number in Sutton and Thornton Heath as well. This has made South London a very appealing option for Londoners seeking more bang for their buck. Transport has been upgraded to match, with the fastest journey time from East Croydon to London Bridge now down to just 12 minutes.
Our list reveals the best new homes South London offers for buyers and renters. Top of the list is the popular rental-only development The Quarters Croydon, offering short-term lets with fantastic service quality.
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