CR2 8RJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CR2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8RJ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case CR which means Croydon.
- Postal District. In our case CR2.
- Postal Sector. In our case CR2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RJ.
The regional mail center for the post area CR is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the CR2 8RJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CR2 8RJ postcode have the street address of Mountwood Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR2 8RJ postcode is home to a bustling 53 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTH CROYDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
CR2 8RJ is within Croydon.
Our data shows that CR2 8RJ is a residential postcode.
The CR2 8RJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CR2 8RJ are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these flats, most are detached.
Most properties in CR2 8RJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the CR2 8RJ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CR2 8RJ
The telephone area code for CR2 8RJ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for CR2 8RJ
| Latitude | 51.3413983926 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0682053674621 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR2 8RJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For CR2 8RJ
| Average Mbps | 150.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
CR2 8RJ has an average download speed of 150 Megabits per second (Mbps).
325 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
90% of postcodes (1,070,982) have slower broadband speeds.
10% of postcodes (113,334) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CR2 8RJ
| Average Mbps | 13.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
CR2 8RJ has an average upload speed of 13.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,047 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
53% of postcodes (626,585) have slower upload speeds.
46% of postcodes (546,009) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CR2 8RJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Forestdale Primary School
Address: Forestdale Primary School, Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 02086570924
St Peter's Primary School
Address: St Peter's Primary School, Normanton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7AR
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact:
Gilbert Scott Primary School
Address: Gilbert Scott Primary School, Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
Greenvale Primary School
Address: Greenvale Primary School, Sandpiper Road, Selsdon Vale, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8PR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 02086512833
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Address: Selsdon Primary and Nursery School, Addington Road, ., South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 02086574038
Atwood Primary School
Address: Atwood Primary School, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 02086577374
Atwood Primary School
Address: Atwood Primary School, Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Ridgeway Primary School
Address: Ridgeway Primary School, Southcote Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0EQ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 02086578063
Gresham Primary School
Address: Gresham Primary School, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EA
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02086571807
Purley Oaks Primary School
Address: Purley Oaks Primary School, Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 02086884268
St Peter's Primary School
Address: St Peter's Primary School, Normanton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7AR
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 02086885414
England Secondary Schools
The Quest Academy
Address: The Quest Academy, Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02086578935
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CR2 8RJ
SELSDON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 105 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LJ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
FARLEIGH DENTAL
Address: 10 OLD FARLEIGH ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8PB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
DR GRAHAM AIRD
Address: 52 SANDERSTEAD HILL, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0HA
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD DENTAL
Address: 43 MAYFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0BG
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
RAMANI DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 167 SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
OAKTREE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 303 BRIGHTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 6EQ
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CR2 8RJ
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SELSDON, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 571292
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 150 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LB
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 02077 942178
MEDIPHARM
Address: 37 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86572203
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 45 ELMFIELD WAY, SANDERSTEAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0EJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 572474
MAKEPEACE & JACKSON
Address: 7 STATION PARADE, SANDERSTEAD ROAD, SANDERSTEAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0PH
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86570221
CAPSULE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 11F, CAPITAL BUSINESS CENTRE, 22 CARLTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0BS
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CR2 8RJ
BASIL H BLOOM OPTOMETRIST
Address: 121 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LH
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
ISIGHT@HOME (SOUTH CROYDON)
Address: 45 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0LP
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
HEATHER BAILEY OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 1 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
ISIGHT@HOME (PURLEY)
Address: 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: :
AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY
Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CR2 8RJ
SELSDON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
SELSDON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86570067
QUEENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 31 QUEENHILL ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8DU
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86511141
FARLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 53 FARLEY ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 7NG
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86511222
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
Motorway Junctions near CR2 8RJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CR2 8RJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR2 8RJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Philp |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CR2 8RJ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Croydon London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Croydon London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Croydon London Boro at the following link Croydon London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Croydon London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Croydon London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CR2 8RJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Croydon council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Croydon CouncilPostcodes near the CR2 8RJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CR2 8RJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LA | 0.41 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LD | 0.62 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LE | 0.83 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE | 1.16 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to Waitrose |
| Lidl, Parkway, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0LA | 3.37 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CR2 8RJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 2.55 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to East Croydon Rail Station |
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.65 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to 41 Church Street |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 3.51 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 5.61 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to 115-117 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ | 2.26 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ |
| McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG | 2.59 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG |
| McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH | 2.65 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH |
| McDonald's, North End, CROYDON, CR0 1UJ | 2.78 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to McDonald's, North End, CROYDON, CR0 1UJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB | 0.31 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road |
| KFC, Purley Parade, High Street, PURLEY, CR8 2AB | 2.00 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to KFC Purley - Purley Parade |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 2.26 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 2.63 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to KFC Croydon - Church Street |
| KFC, Lower Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 6RD | 2.73 miles | Directions from CR2 8RJ to KFC Croydon - Lower Addiscombe Road |