CR8 2LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CR8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LJ) 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 CR8.
- Postal Sector. In our case CR5 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.
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 CR8 2LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CR8 2LJ postcode have the street address of Brighton Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR8 2LJ postcode is home to a bustling 68 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PURLEY within the old postal county of Surrey.
CR8 2LJ is within Purley.
Our data shows that CR8 2LJ is a residential postcode.
The CR8 2LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CR8 2LJ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are unknown. The remainder are detached, enclosed end-terraced, mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are unknown.
Most properties in CR8 2LJ are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown.
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Map of the CR8 2LJ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CR8 2LJ
The telephone area code for CR8 2LJ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for CR8 2LJ
| Latitude | 51.334553793 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.121768126324 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR8 2LJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For CR8 2LJ
| Average Mbps | 68.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 23.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
CR8 2LJ has an average download speed of 68 Megabits per second (Mbps).
981 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
47% of postcodes (555,465) have slower broadband speeds.
53% of postcodes (628,195) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CR8 2LJ
| Average Mbps | 8.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
CR8 2LJ has an average upload speed of 8.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,361 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
16% of postcodes (184,723) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (995,557) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of CR8 2LJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Address: Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, 50-58 Haling Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6HS
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 02037724560
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Address: Aerodrome Primary Academy, Goodwin Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4EJ
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 02086884975
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Address: Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 02038721970
Bandon Hill Primary School
Address: Bandon Hill Primary School, Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9QU
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact:
Purley Oaks Primary School
Address: Purley Oaks Primary School, Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 02086884268
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Address: Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, 173 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 02086884582
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 02086607500
Beaumont Primary School
Address: Beaumont Primary School, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DN
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 02086607707
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Address: Coulsdon CofE Primary School, Bradmore Green, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1ED
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01737554789
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact:
Smitham Primary School
Address: Smitham Primary School, Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 02086604399
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Address: Chipstead Valley Primary School, Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3BW
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact:
New Valley Primary School
Address: New Valley Primary School, New Valley Primary School, Purley, Old Lodge Lane, Surrey, CR8 4AZ
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 02086601325
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Address: Harris Primary Academy Kenley, 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 02086602714
Oasis Academy Byron
Address: Oasis Academy Byron, St David's, Off Stoneyfield Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2XE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 02086684877
Woodcote Primary School
Address: Woodcote Primary School, Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2ED
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Portnalls Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01737556036
England Secondary Schools
Harris Academy Purley
Address: Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 02086811141
The John Fisher School
Address: The John Fisher School, Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 02086604555
Woodcote High School
Address: Woodcote High School, Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 02086686464
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CR8 2LJ
THE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LTD
Address: 934 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2LN
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
FOXLEY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
FOXLEY LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 22 PAMPISFORD ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2NE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: 62 WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, PURLEY, GREATER LONDON, CR8 2AR
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CR8 2LJ
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 03452 666629
BOOTS
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2AF
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
ORION PHARMACY
Address: 939 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2BP
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 606122
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 684870
FOXLEY LANE PHARMACY
Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86686891
RIDDLESDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86607150
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CR8 2LJ
AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY
Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY EXTRA
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
RAWLINGS OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 946 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
R WOODFALL (PURSERS)
Address: 958 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CR8 2LJ
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86608292
WOODCOTE MEDICAL
Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87635620
BRAMLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 1B BRAMLEY AVENUE, COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 2DR
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86600193
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
Motorway Junctions near CR8 2LJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CR8 2LJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR8 2LJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Philp |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CR8 2LJ 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 CR8 2LJ 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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the CR8 2LJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Brighton Road, COULSDON, CR5 2NB | 1.71 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Brighton Road, COULSDON, CR5 2NH | 2.00 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Stafford Road, WALLINGTON, SM6 9AA | 3.15 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE | 3.24 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Woodcote Road, WALLINGTON, SM6 0LY | 3.32 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CR8 2LJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.80 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to 41 Church Street |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 3.02 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 3.05 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to East Croydon Rail Station |
| Priory Retail Park, London, SW19 1DN | 6.18 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to Priory Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ | 1.58 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ |
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX | 2.36 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX |
| McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH | 2.79 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH |
| McDonald's, Marlowe Way, CROYDON, CR0 4XS | 2.94 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to McDonald's, Marlowe Way, CROYDON, CR0 4XS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Purley Parade, High Street, PURLEY, CR8 2AB | 0.46 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to KFC Purley - Purley Parade |
| KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB | 2.65 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 2.83 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to KFC Croydon - Church Street |
| KFC, London Road, CROYDON, CR0 2RE | 3.14 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to KFC Croydon - London Road |
| KFC, High Street, SUTTON, SM1 1NR | 3.79 miles | Directions from CR8 2LJ to KFC Sutton - High Street |