The British capital isn’t all about roses (Photo: Getty Images)
London: City of bright light, (relatively) reliable transportation system lively cultural activities. But it’s not all roses.
It features bright green trams, a box park, and a huge IKEA. croydon It’s been getting a bad rap forever. It was recently named the ‘most depressing area’ in the capital (and 12th the most depressed in Britain).
Here is the list: iLiveHere.comFalmouth, Cornwall, has been named the most depressed city in the country. Peterborough takes second place Aberdeen took third place.
But this South London borough has won a new title as the best place to live in the capital.
The average house price in Croydon sells for £417,800, according to research by Zoopla. With an average estimated annual household income of £84,800, the home value-to-earnings ratio is 4.7, the most impressive score in London.
Croydon is well connected to central London. (Image: Getty Images)
But it will take time to shed that dubious reputation. TikTokers have long joked about County Croydon, with @angelica.pj asking local residents what they think of the borough.
One person confessed: ‘It’s a hell of a ghetto and it smells like weeds’, while another added ‘It’s not a very nice place’.
But not everyone criticized it.
In the video, a man says: ‘Croydon is a cosmopolitan and cultural place. ‘It’s not boring,’ he said.
Another added: ‘Croydon is lovely’, while another praised ‘It’s a lovely place, safe and nice place’.
On Reddit, Giles Towler called Croydon the ‘gem of the south’, while user @enic77 joked it was an area ‘only a mother would love’.
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Despite this, Croydon seems to be loved by many as it is well connected to central London as well as cultural attractions including Surrey Street Market and Matthew’s Yard.
There’s no shortage of green space, including Wandle Park, Lloyd Park and Addington Hills.
Croydon has forever had a bad rap. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Elsewhere, Londoners are growing increasingly disillusioned with life in the Big Smoke, but appear to have no plans to leave.
In the survey The survey, which asked 1,100 Londoners about their thoughts on life in the capital, found 65% said housing conditions had worsened and 67% believed the NHS and other public services had declined since the start of 2023.
When asked to describe London in one word, 60% said it was the capital. ‘expensive’This compares to 38% who chose ‘diverse’, 33% who chose ‘crowded’ and 21% who chose ‘cultural’ as their main descriptor.
So why do people live in Croydon?
that Croydon’s property market It remains a huge draw for those looking to move or stay in the area.
In January 2024, Croydon ascended the throne. cheapest location Research by Zoopla has revealed that you can get on the property ladder for as little as £76,000 in a shared ownership home.
Top 10 most depressing cities in the UK in 2024, according to iLiveHere.com
- Falmouth, Cornwall
- Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- aberdeen scotland
- Scotland, Alloa
- Tiverton, Devon
- Yeovil, Somerset
- Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
- Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Paignton, Devon
- Crawley, West Sussex.
This means placing a 5% deposit of £3,800 with the right lender.
more Soaring in popularity
The average selling price for Croydon property last year was £448,226, according to data from Rightmove. The majority of sales were terraced houses, with an average price of £468,438, while apartments were priced at £286,116.
So if you want to own a home, Croydon may hold the key. You can then judge for yourself whether this suburb really lives up to its ‘depressed’ status.
This piece was originally published March 11, 2024.
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