To me the worst of Croydon snobbery (as opposed to generic outer town centres) was from particular time - Kate Moss, "chavs", Croydon facelift etc. Late 90s and best left there (the snobbery not Croydon). It has its issues but more characterised by successive waves of "progressive" development.
does it not? I like croydon, good curry and great access to lanes, quick trains