Map of the CR postcode area
Use the interactive map to explore the area boundary and neighbouring postcode areas.
Overview
This page brings together mapped and statistical information for the CR postcode area, also known as the Croydon postal area.
The CR postcode area covers Croydon and nearby parts of Greater London and Surrey.
The postcode area borders the following neighbouring postcode areas: SW - London - SW, SM - Sutton, KT - Kingston upon Thames, SE - London - SE, BR - Bromley, RH - Redhill and TN - Tonbridge and is located inland.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (84.79%), Surrey (15.21%).
Map of the CR Postcode Area
Quick facts
| Width east to west | 9.41 mi |
|---|---|
| Height north to south | 10.90 mi |
| Area | 60.47 mi² |
| Maximum width | 12.33 mi |
| Perimeter | 57.23 mi |
| Postcode districts | 11 |
| Postcode sectors | 54 |
| Post towns | 10 |
| Postcodes | 7,945 |
| Population | 405,982 |
The CR postcode area has a population of 405,982 and covers 156,613 hectares. Roughly 0.62% of the population of Great Britain lives here.
Post towns and postcode districts
Where is the CR postcode area?
How built up is the postcode area?
This compares building footprint coverage against the total land area across each postcode district. The least urban district is CR6 and the most urban is CR7.
| Postcode district | Total area (m²) | Footprint area (m²) | Built percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR6 | 24,700,297 | 576,467 | 2.33% |
| CR3 | 29,492,224 | 1,373,663 | 4.66% |
| CR5 | 24,028,695 | 1,328,685 | 5.53% |
| CR8 | 13,382,278 | 1,429,662 | 10.68% |
| CR2 | 16,502,125 | 1,810,985 | 10.97% |
| CR0 | 34,288,826 | 5,385,131 | 15.71% |
| CR4 | 9,624,086 | 1,579,767 | 16.41% |
| CR7 | 4,594,139 | 1,154,240 | 25.12% |
| Total | 156,612,670 | 14,638,600 | 9.35% |
Area measurements
| Hectares | 156,613 |
|---|---|
| Square miles | 604.69 |
| Square feet | 16,857,666,707.00 |
| Square kilometres | 1,566.13 |
Postal delivery offices
- Caterham Delivery Office
- Coulsdon Delivery Office
- Croydon Delivery Office
- Mitcham Delivery Office
- Purley Delivery Office
- South Croydon Delivery Office
- Thornton Heath Delivery Office
Tourist attractions within the area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the Croydon postcode area.
| Saint Mildred's Church and Church Centre |
|---|
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
| View on Google Maps |
Towns and villages within the area
- South Norwood — Urban Area
- St Helier — Urban Area
- Streatham — Urban Area
- Thornton Heath — Urban Area
- Tooting — Urban Area
- Upper Norwood — Urban Area
- Wallington — Urban Area
- West Wickham — Urban Area
- Whyteleafe — Urban Area
- Woldingham — otherSettlement
- Woldingham Garden Village — village
- Woodmansterne — village