CR2 8JL 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 (8JL) 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 JL.

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 8JL 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 8JL postcode have the street address of Crossways

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR2 8JL postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!

It is situated within the post town of SOUTH CROYDON within the old postal county of Surrey.

CR2 8JL is within Forestdale.

Our data shows that CR2 8JL is a residential postcode.

The CR2 8JL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in CR2 8JL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are detached.

Most properties in CR2 8JL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Map of the CR2 8JL Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for CR2 8JL

The telephone area code for CR2 8JL is 020 London.

Map Coordinates for CR2 8JL

Latitude	51.3531184555
Longitude	-0.039663705897

Ordnance Survey Maps for CR2 8JL

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from CR2 8JL © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for CR2 8JL

Tue 23rd Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	55.00%	NNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	9.00%	N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	4.00%	N 7 mph

Wed 24th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	3.00%	NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	7.00%	NNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	7.00%	NNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	ENE 4 mph

Thu 25th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	4.00%	SE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	4.00%	SW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	7.00%	W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	9.00%	NW 4 mph

Fri 26th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	7.00%	N 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	6.00%	N 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	8.00%	NE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	12.00%	ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	46.00%	SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	34.00%	SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	14.00%	SE 7 mph

Sat 27th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	18.00%	ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	21.00%	ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	19.00%	ESE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	19.00%	SE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	36.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	22.00%	SE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	33.00%	SE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	ESE 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR2 8JL Postcode?

Download Speeds For CR2 8JL

Average Mbps	94.400
Median Mbps	52.700
Maximum Mbps	331.000

CR2 8JL has an average download speed of 94.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

747 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

64% of postcodes (753,172) have slower broadband speeds.

36% of postcodes (430,722) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For CR2 8JL

Average Mbps	13.800
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	36.000

CR2 8JL 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.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of CR2 8JL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Castle Hill Academy

Address: Castle Hill Academy, Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RJ

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact:

Tudor Academy

Address: Tudor Academy, King Henry's Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0PH

Distance: 1.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01689843103

Applegarth Academy

Address: Applegarth Academy, Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9DL

Distance: 0.55 miles

School Website

Contact: 01689841528

Courtwood Primary School

Address: Courtwood Primary School, Courtwood Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9HX

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact:

Gilbert Scott Primary School

Address: Gilbert Scott Primary School, Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact:

Harris Primary Academy Benson

Address: Harris Primary Academy Benson, West Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8RQ

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 02087771572

Greenvale Primary School

Address: Greenvale Primary School, Sandpiper Road, Selsdon Vale, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8PR

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086512833

Selsdon Primary and Nursery School

Address: Selsdon Primary and Nursery School, Addington Road, ., South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086574038

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Address: Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RG

Distance: 0.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01689841771

Forestdale Primary School

Address: Forestdale Primary School, Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE

Distance: 0.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086570924

St John's CofE Primary School

Address: St John's CofE Primary School, Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EL

Distance: 1.42 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086542260

England Secondary Schools

The Quest Academy

Address: The Quest Academy, Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD

Distance: 0.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086578935

Coloma Convent Girls' School

Address: Coloma Convent Girls' School, Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5AS

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact:

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Address: Shirley High School Performing Arts College, Shirley Church Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EF

Distance: 1.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086569755

Coombe Wood School

Address: Coombe Wood School, 30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY

Distance: 1.78 miles

School Website

Contact: 02082894745

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near CR2 8JL

RAMANI DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 167 SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: :

PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: PARKWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, GREATER LONDON, CR0 0JA

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: :

FARLEIGH DENTAL

Address: 10 OLD FARLEIGH ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8PB

Distance: 1.20 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 5 SALCOT CRESCENT, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0JG

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

SELSDON DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 105 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LJ

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact: :

GENTLE DENTAL CARE - WICKHAM ROAD

Address: 124-132 WICKHAM ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 8BE

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near CR2 8JL

HARRIS CHEMIST

Address: 3 CROSSWAYS PARADE, SELSDON PARK ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8JJ

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86516062

GOLDMANTLE PHARMACY

Address: 2 THE FORESTDALE CENTRE, FEATHERBED LANE, CROYDON, CR0 9AS

Distance: 0.17 miles

Contact: tel: 02086 511270

FIELDHOUSE PHARMACY

Address: 3 WAYSIDE, FIELDWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 9DX

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01689 843111

DOUGANS CHEMIST

Address: 114 HEADLEY DRIVE, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0QF

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01689 841251

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 150 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LB

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: tel: 02077 942178

GREENCHEM (PHARMACY)

Address: GREENCHEM, 15 BROOM ROAD, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 8NG

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: tel: 020 87777220

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near CR2 8JL

THE EYE CLINIC - PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: PARKWAY HEALTH CENTRE, PARKWAY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0JA

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: :

BASIL H BLOOM OPTOMETRIST

Address: 121 ADDINGTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 8LH

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC

Address: 26 CENTRAL PARADE, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, CR0 0JB

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: :

ISIGHT@HOME (SOUTH CROYDON)

Address: 45 ARKWRIGHT ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0LP

Distance: 1.74 miles

Contact: :

J.C SETTON OPTICIANS

Address: 58 HIGH STREET, WEST WICKHAM, KENT, BR4 0NH

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WEST WICKHAM)

Address: 15 HIGH STREET, WEST WICKHAM, KENT, BR4 0LP

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near CR2 8JL

SALERNO JO

Address: GRAVEL HILL SURGERY, 7 GRAVEL HILL, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 5BG

Distance: 0.05 miles

Contact: :

ADDINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 7 GRAVEL HILL, ADDINGTON, CROYDON, CR0 5BG

Distance: 0.05 miles

Contact: :

SANDERSON RDS

Address: THE FORESTDALE BRANCH, 125 HOLMBURY GROVE, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 9AQ

Distance: 0.18 miles

Contact: :

RAVI-SHANKAR

Address: 1A CASTLE HILL AVENUE, CENTRAL, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0TH

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: :

FIELDWAY

Address: FIELDWAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 15A DANEBURY, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 9EU

Distance: 0.88 miles

Contact: :

HEADLEY DRIVE SURGERY

Address: 117A HEADLEY DRIVE, NEW ADDINGTON, CROYDON, SURREY, CR0 0QL

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: tel: 0844 8151201

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Transport Links near CR2 8JL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: CR2 8JL

Hayes (Kent)
Hayes station, Station Approach, Hayes, Greater London, BR2 7EN
Distance: 2.87 miles
Driving Time: 5.08 minutes
West Wickham
West Wickham station, Station Road, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0EH
Distance: 3.00 miles
Driving Time: 5.69 minutes
South Croydon
South Croydon station, Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PA
Distance: 3.23 miles
Driving Time: 6.75 minutes
Sanderstead
Sanderstead station, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PL
Distance: 3.40 miles
Driving Time: 7.39 minutes
Purley Oaks
Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0ND
Distance: 4.11 miles
Driving Time: 8.87 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near CR2 8JL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near CR2 8JL

M25 J6

Distance: 8.44 miles

Driving Time: 14.46 minutes

M25 J7

Distance: 10.20 miles

Driving Time: 18.45 minutes

M23 J8

Distance: 10.38 miles

Driving Time: 18.63 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR2 8JL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Croydon Central Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Sarah Jones
Contact Details	Contact Sarah Jones
Political Party	Labour

What Council is the CR2 8JL 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 8JL 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 Council

House Sales in CR2 8JL

Yearly House Sales for CR2 8JL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£260,000	£260,000	£260,000	1
2016	£455,000	£455,000	£455,000	1
2017	£279,950	£409,950	£344,950	2
2018	£425,000	£425,000	£425,000	1
2021	£496,000	£485,000	£490,500	2
2022	£518,000	£518,000	£518,000	1

Postcodes near the CR2 8JL Postcode

CR2 8JP Crossways CR2 8JQ Crossways CR2 8JN Crossways CR0 5BG Gravel Hill CR0 5BJ Gravel Hill CR2 8JS Rawlins Close CR2 8JR Rawlins Close CR2 8JH Selsdon Park Road CR2 8JJ Selsdon Park Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the CR2 8JL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near CR2 8JL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LE	1.54 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to Aldi
Lidl, Parkway, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0LA	1.70 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to Lidl
Iceland, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LD	1.75 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to Iceland
Sainsburys, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LA	1.98 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to Sainsburys
Iceland, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JD	2.22 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the CR2 8JL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near CR2 8JL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF	2.75 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to East Croydon Rail Station
41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH	3.05 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to 41 Church Street
Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP	4.03 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex
115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ	4.22 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to 115-117 High Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near CR2 8JL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Wickham Road, CROYDON, CR0 8DN	1.65 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to McDonald's, Wickham Road, CROYDON, CR0 8DN
McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG	2.85 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG
McDonald's, Swan Close, CROYDON, CR0 2DZ	3.03 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to McDonald's, Swan Close, CROYDON, CR0 2DZ
McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH	3.05 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH

KFC Restaurants near CR2 8JL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB	1.16 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road
KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB	1.28 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to KFC New Addington - Central Parade
KFC, High Street, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 0LZ	1.85 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to KFC West Wickham - Wickham Road
KFC, Lower Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 6RD	2.37 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to KFC Croydon - Lower Addiscombe Road
KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY	2.99 miles	Directions from CR2 8JL to KFC Croydon - Church Street