According to an item in The Sunday Times today about the results of a survey published by the ONS, residents in Croydon
are the 7th happiest in the country. Even happier than me here in West Sussex apparently.

Is that you they're referring to?

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

No, hate it.

I'm a blind man, i'm a blind man, now my room is cold,
When a blind man cries, Lord, he feels it from his soul.
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I'm looking at the article now - and West Sussex rates healthier on the composite than Croydon.

I’ve been living in East Croydon for 10 years and love it. Never experienced any problems.

As far as I’m concerned, we have a great choice of bars (particularly in and around Surrey Street) and a lot of restaurants in South Croydon. It’s densely populated and has a business hub which is great for my work, and the commute to central London is less than 20 mins from my front door. Crucially, I can even walk to Selhurst Park, although I tend to get the 3 minute train. In my block of flats, we have a real community spirit and everyone gets on well. Lloyd & Park Hill Parks are particularly nice in summer.

When we have a night out with lads, it’s usually Croydon these days due to variety of good bars and it’s transport links.

Crime is high and always in the news, but the reality is that its usually gang/youth related and is easily avoidable.

For me, the big negative is they way the high street has been allowed to deteriorate. Sadly, I think this will be more common around the uk as people now prefer to shop online.

I can understand why it’s multiculturalism and population density doesn’t appeal to all, but I like Croydon.

...but the glass which has still not been replaced kills you.

I'm from Bromley so will say no.

Red and Blue Army!