CR2 8HW 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 (8HW) 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 HW.
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 8HW 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 8HW postcode have the street address of Warren Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR2 8HW postcode is home to a bustling 33 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTH CROYDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
CR2 8HW is within Forestdale.
Our data shows that CR2 8HW is a residential postcode.
The CR2 8HW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CR2 8HW are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced.
Most properties in CR2 8HW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the CR2 8HW Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CR2 8HW
The telephone area code for CR2 8HW is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for CR2 8HW
| Latitude | 51.3521491923 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0548852548991 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CR2 8HW
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Weather Forecast for CR2 8HW
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 56.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 21.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR2 8HW Postcode?
Download Speeds For CR2 8HW
| Average Mbps | 102.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
CR2 8HW has an average download speed of 102.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
773 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (812,421) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (371,447) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CR2 8HW
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
CR2 8HW has an average upload speed of 16.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
79% of postcodes (938,360) have slower upload speeds.
20% of postcodes (237,434) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the CR2 8HW Postcode
Primary Schools
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Address: Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ
Headteacher: Mr Hugo Feitor
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-06-18)
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 02086574038
Gilbert Scott Primary School
Address: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Headteacher: Ms Bernadette Wakefield
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2017-09-13)
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact:
Quest Primary School
Address: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Headteacher: Miss Joanne Stawman
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-01)
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 02086574722
Secondary Schools
The Quest Academy
Address: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD
Headteacher: Mr Thomas Beecham
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-06-06)
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 02086578935
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Address: Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Englefield
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-12-01)
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
Shirley High School Performing Arts College
Address: Shirley Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF
Headteacher: Mr Tyrone Myton
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-01)
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 02086569755
Higher Schools
Croydon College
Address: Fairfield Campus, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX
Headteacher: Caireen Mitchell
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate (as of 2023-02-09)
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: 02086865700
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
Address: 11 Oliver Grove, London, , SE25 6EJ
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Barr
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-05)
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: 02033709238
London South East Colleges
Address: Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE
Headteacher: Dr Sam Parrett
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-22)
Distance: 6.64 miles
Contact: 02082957000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CR2 8HW
RAMANI DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 167 SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
FARLEIGH DENTAL
Address: 10 OLD FARLEIGH ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8PB
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
SELSDON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 105 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL CARE - WICKHAM ROAD
Address: 124-132 WICKHAM ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 8BE
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
DR GRAHAM AIRD
Address: 52 SANDERSTEAD HILL, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0HA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
SHIRLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 189 WICKHAM ROAD, CROYDON, CR0 8TF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CR2 8HW
HARRIS CHEMIST
Address: 3 CROSSWAYS PARADE, SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86516062
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 150 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 02077 942178
GOLDMANTLE PHARMACY
Address: 2 THE FORESTDALE CENTRE, FEATHERBED LANE, CROYDON, CR0 9AS
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 511270
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SELSDON, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 571292
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 45 ELMFIELD WAY, SANDERSTEAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0EJ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 572474
FIELDHOUSE PHARMACY
Address: 3 WAYSIDE, FIELDWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 9DX
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01689 843111
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CR2 8HW
BASIL H BLOOM OPTOMETRIST
Address: 121 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LH
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
ISIGHT@HOME (SOUTH CROYDON)
Address: 45 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0LP
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
HEATHER BAILEY OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 1 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CLINIC - PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE, PARKWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0JA
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 26 CENTRAL PARADE, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, CR0 0JB
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
DAY LEWIS OPTICIANS (CROYDON)
Address: 305 LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 6RF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CR2 8HW
FARLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 53 FARLEY ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 7NG
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86511222
SALERNO JO
Address: GRAVEL HILL SURGERY, 7 GRAVEL HILL, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 5BG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
ADDINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 7 GRAVEL HILL, ADDINGTON, CROYDON, CR0 5BG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
SANDERSON RDS
Address: THE FORESTDALE BRANCH, 125 HOLMBURY GROVE, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 9AQ
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
QUEENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 31 QUEENHILL ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8DU
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86511141
SELSDON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 97 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near CR2 8HW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CR2 8HW
- Sanderstead
Sanderstead station, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PLDistance: 3.30 milesDriving Time: 7.69 minutes - Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown station, Lower Barn Road, Purley, London, CR8 1HNDistance: 3.30 milesDriving Time: 7.94 minutes - South Croydon
South Croydon station, Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PADistance: 3.55 milesDriving Time: 8.24 minutes - Purley Oaks
Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0NDDistance: 4.01 milesDriving Time: 9.16 minutes - East Croydon
East Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, London, CR0 1LFDistance: 4.63 milesDriving Time: 11.38 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CR2 8HW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CR2 8HW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR2 8HW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon Central Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sarah Jones |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the CR2 8HW 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 8HW 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 8HW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £341,000 | £341,000 | £341,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the CR2 8HW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LE | 0.78 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to Aldi |
| Iceland, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LD | 0.96 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LA | 1.20 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Parkway, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0LA | 2.59 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE | 2.66 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CR2 8HW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 2.28 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to East Croydon Rail Station |
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.52 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to 41 Church Street |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 3.49 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 4.67 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to 115-117 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wickham Road, CROYDON, CR0 8DN | 1.94 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to McDonald's, Wickham Road, CROYDON, CR0 8DN |
| McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG | 2.36 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG |
| McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH | 2.52 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH |
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ | 2.59 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB | 0.66 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 1.82 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |
| KFC, Lower Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 6RD | 2.12 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to KFC Croydon - Lower Addiscombe Road |
| KFC, High Street, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0LZ | 2.27 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to KFC West Wickham - Wickham Road |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 2.47 miles | Directions from CR2 8HW to KFC Croydon - Church Street |