CR8 5AF 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 (5AF) 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 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AF.

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 5AF 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 5AF postcode have the street address of Godstone Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR8 5AF postcode is home to a bustling 34 residents!

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

CR8 5AF is within Kenley.

Our data shows that CR8 5AF is a residential postcode.

The CR8 5AF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in CR8 5AF are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are unknown. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in CR8 5AF are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.

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Map of the CR8 5AF Postcode

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

Telephone Area Code for CR8 5AF

The telephone area code for CR8 5AF is 020 London.

Map Coordinates for CR8 5AF

Latitude	51.3228530794
Longitude	-0.0938716784384

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from CR8 5AF © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for CR8 5AF

Thu 9th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	1.00%	S 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	SE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	4.00%	E 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	1.00%	S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	0.00%	S 4 mph

Fri 10th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	4.00%	E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	3.00%	ESE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	3.00%	SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 4 mph

Sat 11th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	0.00%	E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	0.00%	E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	1.00%	ESE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	1.00%	ESE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	1.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	0.00%	E 7 mph

Sun 12th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	1.00%	E 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	E 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	1.00%	E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	1.00%	ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	6.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	6.00%	SE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	7.00%	SE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	7.00%	SE 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR8 5AF Postcode?

Download Speeds For CR8 5AF

Average Mbps	32.000
Median Mbps	31.800
Maximum Mbps	54.780

CR8 5AF has an average download speed of 32 Megabits per second (Mbps).

823 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

9% of postcodes (104,249) have slower broadband speeds.

91% of postcodes (1,079,569) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For CR8 5AF

Average Mbps	7.500
Median Mbps	8.100
Maximum Mbps	15.820

CR8 5AF has an average upload speed of 7.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,708 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

13% of postcodes (156,856) have slower upload speeds.

86% of postcodes (1,024,077) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of CR8 5AF Postcode

England Secondary Schools

Warlingham School

Address: Warlingham School, Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9YB

Distance: 1.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01883624067

England Primary Schools

Hamsey Green Primary

Address: Hamsey Green Primary, Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9AN

Distance: 1.18 miles

Contact:

Kenley Primary School

Address: Kenley Primary School, New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EX

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact:

Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery

Address: Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery, Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QH

Distance: 2.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01883343014

Whyteleafe Primary School

Address: Whyteleafe Primary School, Whyteleafe Hill, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AA

Distance: 1.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086602062

The Hayes Primary School

Address: The Hayes Primary School, Hayes Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JN

Distance: 0.75 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086604863

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Address: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED

Distance: 1.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01883342005

Audley Primary School

Address: Audley Primary School, Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED

Distance: 1.82 miles

School Website

Contact: 01883342330

Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Address: Harris Primary Academy Kenley, 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF

Distance: 0.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086602714

Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE

Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086607500

Hamsey Green Primary

Address: Hamsey Green Primary, Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9AN

Distance: 1.18 miles

School Website

Contact: 01883622000

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near CR8 5AF

KENLEY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 70A GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, SURREY, CR8 5AA

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

DR GRAHAM AIRD

Address: 52 SANDERSTEAD HILL, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0HA

Distance: 1.20 miles

Contact: :

HAMSEY GREEN DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 85A LIMPSFIELD ROAD, WARLINGHAM, SURREY, CR6 9RH

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

Address: 62 WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, PURLEY, GREATER LONDON, CR8 2AR

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

THE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LTD

Address: 934 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2LN

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY DENTAL CARE

Address: 22 PAMPISFORD ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2NE

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near CR8 5AF

ZINA CHEMIST

Address: 76-78 GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5AA

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 02086 608811

RIDDLESDOWN PHARMACY

Address: 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86607150

MEDIPHARM

Address: 37 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86572203

HOBBS PHARMACY

Address: 197 GODSTONE ROAD, WHYTELEAFE, SURREY, CR3 0EL

Distance: 1.12 miles

Contact: tel: 01883 622095

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: tel: 03452 666629

BOOTS

Address: 15 HIGH STREET, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2AF

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near CR8 5AF

ISIGHT@HOME (PURLEY)

Address: 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact: :

HEATHER BAILEY OPTOMETRISTS LTD

Address: 1 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: :

AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY

Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)

Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY EXTRA

Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near CR8 5AF

THE MOORINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 2A VALLEY ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5DG

Distance: 0.10 miles

Contact: :

MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY

Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: :

MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY

Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH

Distance: 0.50 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86576565

WHYTELEAFE SURGERY

Address: 19 STATION ROAD, WHYTELEAFE, CR3 0EP

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: :

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL

Distance: 1.52 miles

Contact: :

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL

Distance: 1.52 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86608292

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Transport Links near CR8 5AF

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: CR8 5AF

Kenley
Kenley station, Kenley Lane, Kenley, Greater London, CR8 5DF
Distance: 0.53 miles
Driving Time: 1.30 minutes
Upper Warlingham
Upper Warlingham station, Station Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EP
Distance: 1.35 miles
Driving Time: 3.04 minutes
Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe station, High Street, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AD
Distance: 1.36 miles
Driving Time: 3.06 minutes
Purley
Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, CR2 2AP
Distance: 1.39 miles
Driving Time: 3.30 minutes
Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown station, Lower Barn Road, Purley, London, CR8 1HN
Distance: 1.49 miles
Driving Time: 3.78 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near CR8 5AF

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near CR8 5AF

M25 J6

Distance: 4.98 miles

Driving Time: 7.79 minutes

M25 J7

Distance: 7.37 miles

Driving Time: 12.37 minutes

M23 J8

Distance: 7.55 miles

Driving Time: 12.54 minutes

M25 J8

Distance: 8.29 miles

Driving Time: 15.99 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR8 5AF Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Croydon South Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Chris Philp
Contact Details	Contact Chris Philp
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the CR8 5AF 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 5AF 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 CR8 5AF

Yearly House Sales for CR8 5AF
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£165,000	£165,000	£165,000	1
2016	£242,000	£242,000	£242,000	1
2022	£270,000	£255,000	£262,500	2

Postcodes near the CR8 5AF Postcode

CR8 5AN Garston Gardens CR8 5BA Garston Lane CR8 5AE Godstone Road CR8 5AJ Godstone Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the CR8 5AF Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near CR8 5AF
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE	1.64 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to Waitrose
Waitrose, Brighton Road, COULSDON, CR5 2NB	2.96 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to Waitrose
Sainsburys, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LA	3.08 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to Sainsburys
Aldi, Brighton Road, COULSDON, CR5 2NH	3.13 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to Aldi
Iceland, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LD	3.32 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the CR8 5AF Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near CR8 5AF
Burger King	Distance	Directions
41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH	3.50 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to 41 Church Street
East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF	3.59 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to East Croydon Rail Station
Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP	4.04 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex
115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ	7.30 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to 115-117 High Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near CR8 5AF
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ	2.52 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ
McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX	3.33 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX
McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH	3.50 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH
McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG	3.57 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG

KFC Restaurants near CR8 5AF
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Purley Parade, High Street, PURLEY, CR8 2AB	1.45 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to KFC Purley - Purley Parade
KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB	1.99 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road
KFC, The Square, CATERHAM, CR3 6QA	2.90 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to KFC Caterham - The Square
KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY	3.51 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to KFC Croydon - Church Street
KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB	3.62 miles	Directions from CR8 5AF to KFC New Addington - Central Parade