Timeline of Tallest Buildings and Structures
Croydon's skyline has been built up mostly since the mid-20th century. No. 1 Croydon held the title of tallest structure in Croydon for 38 years until Altitude 25 is built. Although by 2010 if all predictions in the timing of construction is correct, the Croydon Vocational Tower will take over the title only to be replaced by the Croydon Gateway Landmark Tower a year later.
| Years tallest | Name | Use | Height | Floors | Notes | |
| metres | feet | |||||
| 1964–1970 | Nestlé Tower | Office | 79 | 260 | 24 | |
| 1970–2008 | NLA Tower | Office | 82 | 270 | 24 | |
| 2008–2010 | Altitude 25 | Residential | 94 | 307 | 26 | |
| 2010–2011 | Croydon Vocational Tower | Educational and residential | 134 | 439 | 29 | |
| 2011– | Croydon Gateway Landmark Tower | Office and residential | 163 | 535 | 40 | |
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