Strong Investment: Situation within the Croydon Borough, with its plans for huge regeneration sees over £3.5bn being injected into the area over 5 years. The town centre is due to be revamped, Westfield and Hammerson are joining forces to invest £1bn in a new international shopping location. Croydon is popular with financial services, housing over 20 blue chip companies and is the fastest growing tech hub all of whom are driving a rise in employment. This is the place to be for young professionals and families looking for a combination of luxury and affordable housing, now is the best time to secure a home as the regeneration is expected to cause a rise in house prices in the not so distant future. Residents don’t need to travel far for entertainment, the newly renovated Fairfield Halls offers a diverse programme of theatre, concerts, galleries and studios fit for families and the young at heart. For families Croydon offers a number of notable state, grammar and independent schools such as The Whitgift School, Royal Russell.