CR2 8AR 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 (8AR) 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 AR.
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 8AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SOUTH CROYDON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CR2 8AR postcode have the street address of Tedder Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR2 8AR postcode is home to a bustling 136 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTH CROYDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
CR2 8AR is within Forestdale.
Our data shows that CR2 8AR is a residential postcode.
The CR2 8AR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CR2 8AR are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in CR2 8AR are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the CR2 8AR Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CR2 8AR
The telephone area code for CR2 8AR is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for CR2 8AR
| Latitude | 51.3498193034 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0548403175474 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CR2 8AR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 161 London South, Westminster, Greenwich, Croydon, Esher & Twickenham | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 177 East London | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 187 Dorking & Reigate | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for CR2 8AR
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 44.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 36.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 41.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 53.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 43.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 57.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 36.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR2 8AR Postcode?
Download Speeds For CR2 8AR
| Average Mbps | 88.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
CR2 8AR has an average download speed of 88 Megabits per second (Mbps).
720 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
60% of postcodes (705,973) have slower broadband speeds.
40% of postcodes (477,948) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CR2 8AR
| Average Mbps | 15.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
CR2 8AR has an average upload speed of 15.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,624 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
72% of postcodes (848,653) have slower upload speeds.
27% of postcodes (325,364) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CR2 8AR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Applegarth Academy
Address: Applegarth Academy, Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9DL
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01689841528
Courtwood Primary School
Address: Courtwood Primary School, Courtwood Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9HX
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Gilbert Scott Primary School
Address: Gilbert Scott Primary School, Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact:
Greenvale Primary School
Address: Greenvale Primary School, Sandpiper Road, Selsdon Vale, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8PR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 02086512833
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Address: Selsdon Primary and Nursery School, Addington Road, ., South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 02086574038
Gresham Primary School
Address: Gresham Primary School, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EA
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 02086571807
Forestdale Primary School
Address: Forestdale Primary School, Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02086570924
England Secondary Schools
The Quest Academy
Address: The Quest Academy, Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 02086578935
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CR2 8AR
FARLEIGH DENTAL
Address: 10 OLD FARLEIGH ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8PB
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
SELSDON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 105 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
RAMANI DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 167 SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DR GRAHAM AIRD
Address: 52 SANDERSTEAD HILL, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0HA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PARKWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 0JA
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD DENTAL
Address: 43 MAYFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0BG
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CR2 8AR
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 150 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 02077 942178
HARRIS CHEMIST
Address: 3 CROSSWAYS PARADE, SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86516062
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SELSDON, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 571292
GOLDMANTLE PHARMACY
Address: 2 THE FORESTDALE CENTRE, FEATHERBED LANE, CROYDON, CR0 9AS
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 511270
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 45 ELMFIELD WAY, SANDERSTEAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0EJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 572474
MEDIPHARM
Address: 37 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86572203
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CR2 8AR
BASIL H BLOOM OPTOMETRIST
Address: 121 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
ISIGHT@HOME (SOUTH CROYDON)
Address: 45 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0LP
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
HEATHER BAILEY OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 1 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CLINIC - PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE, PARKWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0JA
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 26 CENTRAL PARADE, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, CR0 0JB
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
DAY LEWIS OPTICIANS (CROYDON)
Address: 305 LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 6RF
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CR2 8AR
FARLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 53 FARLEY ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 7NG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86511222
QUEENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 31 QUEENHILL ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8DU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86511141
SELSDON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
SELSDON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86570067
SANDERSON RDS
Address: THE FORESTDALE BRANCH, 125 HOLMBURY GROVE, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 9AQ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
SALERNO JO
Address: GRAVEL HILL SURGERY, 7 GRAVEL HILL, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 5BG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near CR2 8AR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CR2 8AR
- Sanderstead
Sanderstead station, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PLDistance: 3.16 milesDriving Time: 7.25 minutes - Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown station, Lower Barn Road, Purley, London, CR8 1HNDistance: 3.16 milesDriving Time: 7.51 minutes - South Croydon
South Croydon station, Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PADistance: 3.41 milesDriving Time: 7.80 minutes - Purley Oaks
Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0NDDistance: 3.87 milesDriving Time: 8.73 minutes - East Croydon
East Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, London, CR0 1LFDistance: 4.50 milesDriving Time: 10.94 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CR2 8AR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CR2 8AR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR2 8AR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon Central Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sarah Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the CR2 8AR 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 8AR 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 CouncilHouse Sales in CR2 8AR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £370,000 | £307,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £341,500 | £341,500 | £341,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £384,000 | £362,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £197,000 | £390,000 | £293,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the CR2 8AR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CR2 8AR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LE | 0.54 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to Aldi |
| Iceland, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LD | 0.73 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LA | 0.98 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE | 2.44 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to Waitrose |
| Lidl, Parkway, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0LA | 2.51 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CR2 8AR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 2.39 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to East Croydon Rail Station |
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.62 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to 41 Church Street |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 3.57 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 4.80 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to 115-117 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wickham Road, CROYDON, CR0 8DN | 2.08 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to McDonald's, Wickham Road, CROYDON, CR0 8DN |
| McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG | 2.47 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG |
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ | 2.61 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ |
| McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH | 2.62 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB | 0.52 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 1.77 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |
| KFC, Lower Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 6RD | 2.27 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to KFC Croydon - Lower Addiscombe Road |
| KFC, High Street, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0LZ | 2.39 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to KFC West Wickham - Wickham Road |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 2.57 miles | Directions from CR2 8AR to KFC Croydon - Church Street |