At Cray & Norton Estate Agents, we take great pride in the reputation we have built through our recognised expertise in property sales and lettings. Since helping thousands of people move into new homes, we have become a trusted name across the London Borough of Croydon. Established in 2005, we are a genuine family-run estate agency that combines strong local knowledge with nationwide coverage. As Croydons only member of The Guild of Professional Estate Agents, we are connected to a network of more than 800 estate agents, allowing us to deliver an enhanced level of service while maintaining our independent values.
We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience through highly trained and qualified staff who uphold the highest professional, moral and ethical standards. Our team has successfully completed The Guilds associate training scheme, which is approved by Cambridgeshire Trading Standards, and we operate under the regulation of the Property Ombudsman. Our services cover residential sales, residential lettings, land, new homes and property management. From our Croydon office, we provide comprehensive coverage throughout the borough, including Addiscombe, South Norwood, Shirley, Waddon, New Addington, Thornton Heath, Woodside, Selhurst and South Croydon. For any property requirement, we are available by telephone or email to assist you.
We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience through highly trained and qualified staff who uphold the highest professional, moral and ethical standards. Our team has successfully completed The Guilds associate training scheme, which is approved by Cambridgeshire Trading Standards, and we operate under the regulation of the Property Ombudsman. Our services cover residential sales, residential lettings, land, new homes and property management. From our Croydon office, we provide comprehensive coverage throughout the borough, including Addiscombe, South Norwood, Shirley, Waddon, New Addington, Thornton Heath, Woodside, Selhurst and South Croydon. For any property requirement, we are available by telephone or email to assist you.
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Award-winning family-run estate agency established since 2005
- Free non-pressurised valuations for sales and lettings services
- Residential sales, lettings, property management and probate valuations
- Nationwide coverage through professional estate agency network
- Guild-trained staff delivering exceptional customer-focused property services
- Regulated professionals committed to strong ethical industry standards
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
We offer specialist support in residential sales, probate valuations, residential lettings and property management. With a strong focus on service quality, we work diligently to assist clients with their property needs. Our experience enables us to manage each aspect in a professional manner. We are committed to delivering a reliable and efficient service. People
Darren Cray
Director
With over 30 years of experience in the property industry, Darren Cray is the Director of Cray & Norton and leads the team with a clear focus on delivering exceptional service and achieving results. He oversees all aspects of the business, from valuations and sales strategies to team development and client relationships. Darren is passionate about the local property market and takes pride in helping clients make informed decisions, whether theyre buying, selling, letting or renting
Andrea Cray
Director
As Lettings Director, Andrea Cray brings a wealth of experience and a personal touch to everything we do. With over 20 years in the property sector, she has built a reputation for honesty, professionalism, and in-depth local knowledge. Andrea is actively involved in all aspects of lettings and is always happy to offer advice whether youre a first-time landlord or an experienced investor. Andrea is passionate about her role and manages a portfolio of over 150 properties.
Marcel Ruane
Sales Director
Leading the sales team at Cray & Norton, Marcel Ruane combines years of industry experience with a hands-on, approachable leadership style. From setting sales goals to mentoring the team and meeting clients, he plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly and successfully.
As well as overseeing the sales department, Marcel carries out accurate property valuations for both sales and lettings, helping clients make confident and informed decisions. Passionate about property and dedicated to delivering great results, he is always on hand with expert advice whether youre buying, selling, letting, or renting.
As well as overseeing the sales department, Marcel carries out accurate property valuations for both sales and lettings, helping clients make confident and informed decisions. Passionate about property and dedicated to delivering great results, he is always on hand with expert advice whether youre buying, selling, letting, or renting.
Reviews (31)
Melanie
Jun 08, 2026
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Thao Duong
May 06, 2026
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Louise Sutton
Mar 15, 2026
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Elizabeth Goddard
Dec 12, 2025
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We had a great experience with Cray and Norton. Having enquired with several estate agents we were happy to go with Cray and Norton. They provided a good valuation and personal service. They kept us informed throughout the process. Being a small family estate agent it felt as if we knew everyone in the team and everyone was working towards the sale of our house.
Barnabs Nmedi
Dec 10, 2025
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Mrton Miskolczi
Dec 05, 2025
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Ashleigh Watt
Nov 30, 2025
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The team at Cray & Norton were brilliant from start to finish; from their valuation to their detailed proposal, considerate and well communicated viewings to constant correspondence regarding potential buyers, they really took the stress of selling our house away completely.
When an offer from a buyer came along, they negotiated the highest possible price and were a huge help in moving the process along when solicitors were being slow with replies.
We couldnt recommend them more and are so happy we entrusted them with the sale of our home.
When an offer from a buyer came along, they negotiated the highest possible price and were a huge help in moving the process along when solicitors were being slow with replies.
We couldnt recommend them more and are so happy we entrusted them with the sale of our home.
Ewen Mcleish
Nov 20, 2025
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I've been working with Cray and Norton for over 15 years now. They act as letting agents for my rental apartment in the area. This is a professionally run agency and I am totally satisfied with the service provided. It's particularly nice to work with a locally run firm. As a long-term landlord, problems can arise and when this happens Cray and Norton have been supportive, full of good advice and worked hard to find the right solution. Recommended.
Wilson Chacko
Oct 23, 2025
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Jinghui Shao
Oct 19, 2025
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Rhys Newell- Phillips
Oct 15, 2025
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A big thank you to Cray and Norton!! They successfully helped me to secure my first family home and have been fantastic throughout the whole entireraty of the process. The Cray Norton team are exceptionally great at what they do, always remaining professional and ensuring that they are attentive to the customers' needs. I felt supported by the team every step of the way and couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you again to Archie, Darren and the rest of the Cray and Norton team.
W. E.
Oct 05, 2025
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We chose Cray and Norton to sell a vacant family home. I found Darren to be an excellent listener who picked up on our needs. Our contact was also with Archie and Lucas. Everyone communicated friendly, promptly and professionally. C&N definitely stand out as having excellent skill and strategy. We felt they cared. We are very happy with the sale. We had the misfortune of below par solicitors - Darren, true to his word, kept the sale progressing. I 100% recommend and would use again. Thank you team, i know there was hard work to do.
Jino Joseph
Oct 05, 2025
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I am really pleased with the support provided during the whole process of buying the property. I would specially thank Mr. Darren for his constant monitoring and getting all things sorted, which avoided the delays in the process.
Would like to recommend Cray & Norton for any kind of estates enquiries.
Would like to recommend Cray & Norton for any kind of estates enquiries.
Howard Whitelaw
Sep 30, 2025
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We have been looking for a property through Cray and Norton for some months now and despite being shown several properties that met our initial requirements, we have been guilty of then changing our specification (sorry!). Despite this Darren and his staff have remained patient, friendly and professional throughout and have continued to find alternative properties for us to view.
Zita Selvanathar
Jun 29, 2025
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Jim Peters
May 30, 2025
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From the outset Marcel and the team delivered a personal and accommodating service for my elderly mum's relocation from Croydon to Devon. They took into account her concerns due to her senior years and were prompt and efficient in communications with myself and my brother. Darren oversaw our sale and tricky negotiations with the purchaser and did a good job in minimising our stress levels! Thanks all!
Mfp
May 16, 2025
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I recently sold my property with Cray and Norton. Marcel did the initial consultation and was very knowledgeable about the area and what to expect. The viewings were done by Archie and Marcel, then Darren handled the administration after the offer was accepted.
Despite it taking longer than anticipated to complete, due to buyers further down the chain, Cray & Norton were very responsive to emails and chased things when requested. The staff were polite and friendly and I would recommend.
Despite it taking longer than anticipated to complete, due to buyers further down the chain, Cray & Norton were very responsive to emails and chased things when requested. The staff were polite and friendly and I would recommend.
John Dutton
Apr 29, 2025
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Cray & Norton helped me, as an executor of her estate, to sell my late grandmother's flat. From the initial contact with Marcel to get a valuation for probate purposes through to the final completion overseen by Darren, the help and support I have received has been exemplary. This is now the second successful sale that Cray & Norton have handled for me and I recommend them most highly. Great job guys and many many thanks
Stanislav Desyatnikov
Apr 12, 2025
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The best agency we have ever used. Punctual, clear and friendly service. It was a pleasure working with Archie Cray: always accurate and polite, he organized viewings of our house and provided feedback in timely manner. We really appreciate the service, and without any doubt would recommend it to anyone.
Toby Marcroft
Mar 20, 2025
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Roseanne Ojok
Mar 05, 2025
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Julia Coyne
Mar 02, 2025
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Ive repeatedly used Cray& Norton due to the exceptional service they give from start to finish. Darren gives great advice with the marketing and Archie and Lucas showed my house to its best potential and sold my house within two weeks. I wouldnt use any other agent in Croydon as this family run estate agent are experienced in the locality and know their market. I was kept updated through out the process and it was stress free.
Lc
Feb 14, 2025
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Although we did not end up proceeding with renting through Cray & Norton we were very impressed with their professional service. Archie dealt with us, he was extremely professional and always very prompt in communicating with us. Whilst going through referencing he was on hand to help chase the referencing agency and provide us with updates. Would highly recommend. Thanks for all your help Archie!
Micayla Morris
Feb 11, 2025
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We recently purchased our home through Cray & Norton and couldnt be happier with the service we received. From start to finish the team was professional, knowledgeable and supportive.
They kept us well-informed throughout the entire process, always available to answer our questions and offer guidance. We truly felt that they had our best interests at heart and their local knowledge was invaluable.
If youre looking to buy or sell in the area, we highly recommend Cray & Norton - a fantastic estate agent that goes above and beyond!
They kept us well-informed throughout the entire process, always available to answer our questions and offer guidance. We truly felt that they had our best interests at heart and their local knowledge was invaluable.
If youre looking to buy or sell in the area, we highly recommend Cray & Norton - a fantastic estate agent that goes above and beyond!
C. B.
Jan 29, 2025
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We selected Cray and Norton based on our previous experiences as buyers; although the house we sold through them had reached us originally via a rival in town. They certainly lived up to our high expectations.
We felt Darren and all the team conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism at all times, and all our queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Everybody knew the current state of play whenever we asked - they're clearly on top of their game. Our buyers were dealt with courteously and quickly too as Cray and Norton worked hard to broker the deal.
We felt the listing (refined in consultation with us) was a good representation of our property and it certainly generated a lot of interest.
After a false start with our first buyers they relisted us quickly and secured a completion in three months. They advocated for us and we achieved the price we had hoped.
We've no hesitation in recommending Cray and Norton to anybody looking to sell in the area.
We felt Darren and all the team conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism at all times, and all our queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Everybody knew the current state of play whenever we asked - they're clearly on top of their game. Our buyers were dealt with courteously and quickly too as Cray and Norton worked hard to broker the deal.
We felt the listing (refined in consultation with us) was a good representation of our property and it certainly generated a lot of interest.
After a false start with our first buyers they relisted us quickly and secured a completion in three months. They advocated for us and we achieved the price we had hoped.
We've no hesitation in recommending Cray and Norton to anybody looking to sell in the area.
Cheryl Forrester
Jan 26, 2025
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Cray and Norton were always very professional and definitely knew the market. Darren was on hand to make sure the sale of my Mum's house went through and whilst this was a very difficult time for us Darren and the team did their utmost to make the whole process as good an experience as possible. Thank you
Rachel Asante
Jan 20, 2025
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Very good service. We were impressed with Cray & Norton form the first leaflet that entered our flat. We wanted local experts in particular. They gave the most accurate estimate, fair commission and under no pressure to use them - they actually gave us breathing space we cant say the same for many other EAs in the area!
After leisurely putting our home on the market with an online DIY service, once we found our onward purchase was ready we needed a quick sale and Cray & Norton were the first call. When you email/call they always respond, we didnt need to chase (unless to keep the onward purchase happy in the chain). Archie conducted viewings and treated the property with respect and communication was consistent always letting us know when to expect viewings.
Thanks, Archie, Marcel and Darren and all the team (who Im sure may have been involved at different points?). I have recommended to all who were next to us!
After leisurely putting our home on the market with an online DIY service, once we found our onward purchase was ready we needed a quick sale and Cray & Norton were the first call. When you email/call they always respond, we didnt need to chase (unless to keep the onward purchase happy in the chain). Archie conducted viewings and treated the property with respect and communication was consistent always letting us know when to expect viewings.
Thanks, Archie, Marcel and Darren and all the team (who Im sure may have been involved at different points?). I have recommended to all who were next to us!
Christopher Bishop
Nov 23, 2024
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We have used this estate agent more than once.
Great service from the owners downwards.
Thanks to Darren, Marcel and Archie.
If you want an estate agent you can trust and that will actually work to help you with your house purchase then use Cray and Norton.
Thank you all for your great service and hard work.
Chris
Great service from the owners downwards.
Thanks to Darren, Marcel and Archie.
If you want an estate agent you can trust and that will actually work to help you with your house purchase then use Cray and Norton.
Thank you all for your great service and hard work.
Chris
Trudy Wright
Jun 16, 2024
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Absolutely first class at what they do and yet so down to earth. It all started with Marcel (and what a lovely chap he is) and he got viewings for my property in a matter of hours, Archie showed interested parties around and within a week or so I had an offer brokered by Marcel. Darren was the finisher and nudged all concerned in the most helpful way. Impressed is an understatement - the dream team came through for me and lived up to all those positive reviews that steered me to them in the first place. I don't post reviews but I feel this lot deserve the accolade. Thank you chaps u are all true gents, no spin just action! Trudy
Mark Tagliaferri
Nov 08, 2021
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I recently completed on a property in South Croydon through Cray & Norton and I cannot thank Darren, Marcel and the team enough for ensuring the transaction went through.
From what we expected to be a relatively straight forward purchase, turned out to be an incredibly complicated one, with issues with the conveyancing, but Darren & Marcel worked extremely hard to ensure it all went through okay. Their communication throughout was brilliant and they always kept me posted with updates and progress from the vendor's side.
I would 100% recommend Cray & Norton and will not hesitate to use them to sell/rent out my property through them when the time comes - thanks again!
From what we expected to be a relatively straight forward purchase, turned out to be an incredibly complicated one, with issues with the conveyancing, but Darren & Marcel worked extremely hard to ensure it all went through okay. Their communication throughout was brilliant and they always kept me posted with updates and progress from the vendor's side.
I would 100% recommend Cray & Norton and will not hesitate to use them to sell/rent out my property through them when the time comes - thanks again!
Asher Whiting
Apr 05, 2020
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Cray and Norton were amazing throughout our sale and purchase and we would highly recommend their services. They communicated with the entire chain involved and when things became difficult it was so reassuring to know we had an agency we could completely trust and rely on to help us overcome any hurdles. They put a great deal of work into getting us to moving day and we can't thank them enough. Thank you to Darren, Marcel, Sam and the whole team!