List of tallest buildings and structures in the London Borough of Croydon facts for kids

Croydon is a busy town in South London, England. It's known for its many tall buildings and structures. This article lists the highest ones in Croydon, showing how tall they are. Croydon used to be a market town, making things like charcoal and leather. Now, it's a lively part of Greater London with lots of people living there.

History of Croydon's Tall Buildings

Unlike many other tall buildings in London, most of Croydon's high-rises were built in the 1960s and 1970s. This was part of a big plan to create lots of office space outside of Central London.

Over time, some of these older office buildings became outdated. Some were even taken down to make way for new, modern skyscrapers. More recently, a new plan called Croydon Vision 2020 was announced. This plan aimed to redevelop the town centre. Since then, Croydon has seen many new tall apartment buildings go up, like IYLO and Altitude 25. These often replaced old, unused land.

For 38 years, the tallest building in Croydon was No. 1 Croydon (also known as the NLA Tower). It was finished in 1970. But in 2009, Altitude 25, a residential building, became the tallest. Then, in 2016, Saffron Square took the top spot at 134 metres tall. However, it was soon beaten by 101 George Street in 2019. The current tallest building is College Road, which was completed in 2022. It stands at 149 metres and is also Europe's tallest building made from pre-built sections.

In 2022, there was a discussion about new skyscrapers in Croydon. Some local leaders felt that Croydon should not try to look like New York City with too many tall buildings.

Tallest Completed Buildings

Here are the tallest buildings in Croydon that are already finished and are taller than 50 metres (about 164 feet).

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  101 George Street (135.6m, left) and College Road Tower (149m, right). These are the two tallest buildings in Croydon.

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  Saffron Square is the third tallest building in Croydon at 134 metres.

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  Altitude 25 is Croydon's fifth tallest building at 94 metres.

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  The NLA Tower/No. 1 Croydon was the tallest building in Croydon for 38 years until 2009.

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  Nestlé Tower, Croydon, being updated in November 2023.

Tallest Structures

A "structure" is different from a "building" because it usually doesn't have many floors or places for people to live or work. It's more like a tower or a mast. Here are the two tallest structures in Croydon.

Tallest Buildings: Under Construction, Approved, and Proposed

This section lists tall buildings in Croydon that are currently being built, have been approved for building, or are still just ideas (proposed). They are all planned to be 60 metres (about 197 feet) or taller.

Summary of Future Buildings

Cancelled Plans

These are tall building projects in Croydon that were planned but later stopped.

Timeline of Tallest Buildings and Structures

Croydon's skyline has changed a lot since the middle of the 20th century. No. 1 Croydon was the tallest building for 38 years. Then, Altitude 25 took its place. In 2016, Saffron Square became the tallest. This building was part of the Croydon Vision 2020 plan. Other very tall buildings were also planned under this program, like the Morello Tower (171m) and One Landsdowne Road (228m).

See also

• List of tallest structures in the United Kingdom
• List of tallest buildings and structures in London