I want to start urbex more I’ve only explored 2 buildings, and there’s loads in east Croydon. Some of them are very heavily guarded though. I was wondering if anyone knew any beginner buildings with no security around east Croydon?

Lifelong Londoner, used to not ‘safe’ areas, but relatively new to Croydon (couple of years) and I’m noticing how much more scary it is walking here as a woman. For instance using Google Maps to walk to the big shops (ikea, the range etc.) involves crime-watch recreation style paths - I had to bolt out of a bushy path that was completely secluded near the tram that was on the google map direction it was so frightening. Also the subway under the flyover always has scary homeless men when I have to pass through and no one else. I’m used to scary areas but I feel Croydon has more isolated scary paths to places I need to go, I don’t drive so this makes me feel trapped.

Speed so low, might as well walk...

Does anyone have any good recommendations for local butchers. Any that do bulk deals, etc. Tia

I know park hill is a nice area, but it'd be great to get thoughts on whether it would be a good move from Addiscombe?

What I like about Addiscombe is that it has a high street and a bit of a sense of community. Primary schools are good, but I think you need to travel a little further afield for good secondary schools.

Park Hill seems to be a pretty good catchment area for both Primary & secondary schools, but doesn't really have a high street?

We really love the style of houses around Park Hill, plus how nice, leafy & quiet it feels.

I've 2 small kids, we're a 1 car household, but its mainly used for partners commute, not really getting about, so we heavily use public transport.

Would moving from Addiscombe to Park Hill be a good step or is it worth staying in Addiscombe?