CR8 2UN 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 (2UN) 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 CR8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UN.
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 2UN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PURLEY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the CR8 2UN postcode have the street address of Brighton Road
It is situated within the post town of PURLEY within the old postal county of Surrey.
CR8 2UN is within Purley.
The CR8 2UN postcode area is composed of 83.33% residential properties, 16.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CR8 2UN are flats. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are enclosed mid-terrace.
Most properties in CR8 2UN are privately rented with the rest being unknown tenure.
None Domestic Buildings in CR8 2UN fall under these categories: .
The CR8 2UN postcode belongs to a large building, typically reserved for corporate headquarters or sizable organisations receiving over 500 daily mail items. The current occupant is 943 Brighton Road.
Records indicate a Unique Property Reference Number of 100022916762 for this building, classified as a shops.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 83.33% |
| Commercial | 16.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CR8 2UN
The telephone area code for CR8 2UN is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for CR8 2UN
| Latitude | 51.3387714014 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.116168693021 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CR8 2UN
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Weather Forecast for CR8 2UN
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 47.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 51.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 44.00% | W 9 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 44.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | S 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 26.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 51.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 24.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 50.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of CR8 2UN Postcode
England Primary Schools
Purley Oaks Primary School
Address: Purley Oaks Primary School, Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 02086884268
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Address: Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, 50-58 Haling Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6HS
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 02037724560
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Address: Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, 173 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 02086884582
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Address: Harris Primary Academy Kenley, 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 02086602714
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 02086607500
Beaumont Primary School
Address: Beaumont Primary School, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 02086607707
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Address: Aerodrome Primary Academy, Goodwin Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4EJ
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 02086884975
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Address: Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: 02038721970
Woodcote Primary School
Address: Woodcote Primary School, Dunsfold Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2ED
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Address: Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School, Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 02086600115
Amy Johnson Primary School
Address: Amy Johnson Primary School, Mollison Drive, Roundshaw, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9JN
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
Foresters Primary School
Address: Foresters Primary School, Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 02086696910
Bandon Hill Primary School
Address: Bandon Hill Primary School, Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9QU
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Harris Academy Purley
Address: Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 02086811141
Thomas More Catholic School
Address: Thomas More Catholic School, Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 02086686251
Woodcote High School
Address: Woodcote High School, Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 02086686464
Wallington High School for Girls
Address: Wallington High School for Girls, Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: 02086472380
The John Fisher School
Address: The John Fisher School, Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 02086604555
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CR8 2UN
THE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LTD
Address: 934 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2LN
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 22 PAMPISFORD ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2NE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: 62 WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, PURLEY, GREATER LONDON, CR8 2AR
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
FOXLEY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
FOXLEY LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 49 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CR8 2UN
ORION PHARMACY
Address: 939 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2BP
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 606122
BOOTS
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2AF
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: :
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: tel: 03452 666629
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 684870
FOXLEY LANE PHARMACY
Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86686891
RIDDLESDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86607150
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CR8 2UN
PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
RAWLINGS OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 946 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: :
R WOODFALL (PURSERS)
Address: 958 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP
Distance: 0.03 miles
Contact: :
AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY
Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY EXTRA
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CR8 2UN
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86608292
WOODCOTE MEDICAL
Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87635620
PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 WYCHE GROVE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 6EX
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86802588
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
Transport Links near CR8 2UN
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CR8 2UN
- Purley
Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, CR2 2APDistance: 0.56 milesDriving Time: 1.49 minutes - Reedham (London)
Reedham station, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Greater London, CR8 4DJDistance: 0.68 milesDriving Time: 1.64 minutes - Purley Oaks
Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0NDDistance: 1.25 milesDriving Time: 2.70 minutes - Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown station, Lower Barn Road, Purley, London, CR8 1HNDistance: 1.33 milesDriving Time: 3.19 minutes - Sanderstead
Sanderstead station, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PLDistance: 1.80 milesDriving Time: 3.93 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CR8 2UN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CR8 2UN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR8 2UN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Philp |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CR8 2UN 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 2UN 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 2UN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Brighton Road, COULSDON, CR5 2NB | 2.31 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Brighton Road, COULSDON, CR5 2NH | 2.60 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE | 2.94 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Waitrose |
| Morrisons, Wrangthorne Walk, CROYDON, CR0 4RZ | 2.97 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Stafford Road, WALLINGTON, SM6 9AA | 3.02 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CR8 2UN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.45 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to 41 Church Street |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 2.69 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to East Croydon Rail Station |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 2.75 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| Priory Retail Park, London, SW19 1DN | 6.02 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to Priory Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ | 1.26 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ |
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX | 2.07 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX |
| McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH | 2.45 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH |
| McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG | 2.61 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Purley Parade, High Street, PURLEY, CR8 2AB | 0.09 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to KFC Purley - Purley Parade |
| KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB | 2.36 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 2.48 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to KFC Croydon - Church Street |
| KFC, London Road, CROYDON, CR0 2RE | 2.80 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to KFC Croydon - London Road |
| KFC, Lower Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 6RD | 3.47 miles | Directions from CR8 2UN to KFC Croydon - Lower Addiscombe Road |