CR8 5BJ 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 (5BJ) 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 BJ.
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 5BJ 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 5BJ postcode have the street address of Godstone Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CR8 5BJ postcode is home to a bustling 37 residents!
It is situated within the post town of KENLEY within the old postal county of Surrey.
CR8 5BJ is within Kenley.
Our data shows that CR8 5BJ is a residential postcode.
The CR8 5BJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in CR8 5BJ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in CR8 5BJ are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Map of the CR8 5BJ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for CR8 5BJ
The telephone area code for CR8 5BJ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for CR8 5BJ
| Latitude | 51.3187204729 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.0869535821141 |
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Weather Forecast for CR8 5BJ
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd 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 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CR8 5BJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For CR8 5BJ
| Average Mbps | 71.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
CR8 5BJ has an average download speed of 71.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
844 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
49% of postcodes (584,366) have slower broadband speeds.
51% of postcodes (599,431) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For CR8 5BJ
| Average Mbps | 18.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
CR8 5BJ has an average upload speed of 18 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,614 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
88% of postcodes (1,036,768) have slower upload speeds.
12% of postcodes (142,259) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the CR8 5BJ Postcode
Primary Schools
Kenley Primary School
Address: New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EX
Headteacher: Mrs Denise Dixon
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-03-06)
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact:
Whyteleafe Primary School
Address: Whyteleafe Hill, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AA
Headteacher: Miss Kelly Hunt
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-14)
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 02086602062
Atwood Primary School
Address: Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE
Headteacher: Mr Rob Veale
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2008-12-03)
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Address: Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX
Headteacher: Dr Parimal Bhatt
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-03-22)
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 02086685136
Warlingham School
Address: Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9YB
Headteacher: Mr Paul Foster
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-10)
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01883624067
de Stafford School
Address: Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX
Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Garner
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-01-23)
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01883347818
Higher Schools
Croydon College
Address: Fairfield Campus, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX
Headteacher: Caireen Mitchell
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate (as of 2023-02-09)
Distance: 3.84 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: 5.55 miles
Contact: 02033709238
East Surrey College
Address: Gatton Point, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JX
Headteacher: Dr Lindsay Pamphilon
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-09)
Distance: 6.91 miles
Contact: 01737772611
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CR8 5BJ
KENLEY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 70A GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, SURREY, CR8 5AA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
HAMSEY GREEN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85A LIMPSFIELD ROAD, WARLINGHAM, SURREY, CR6 9RH
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
COMPLETE DENTISTRY SURREY
Address: 1 CHURCH ROAD, WARLINGHAM, CR6 9NW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
DR GRAHAM AIRD
Address: 52 SANDERSTEAD HILL, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0HA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 328 COULSDON ROAD, COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 1EB
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
TAUNTON LANE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 TAUNTON LANE, COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 1SG
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CR8 5BJ
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: 197 GODSTONE ROAD, WHYTELEAFE, SURREY, CR3 0EL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01883 622095
ZINA CHEMIST
Address: 76-78 GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5AA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 608811
RIDDLESDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86607150
MEDIPHARM
Address: 37 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86572203
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 46-48 THE GREEN, WARLINGHAM, SURREY, CR6 9NA
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01883 626735
HOLMES PHARMACY
Address: 10 THE PARADE, COULSDON ROAD, COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 1EH
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01737 552868
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CR8 5BJ
HEATHER BAILEY OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 1 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
ISIGHT@HOME (PURLEY)
Address: 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
EYE MATRIX OPTICIANS
Address: 52 COURT AVENUE, OLD COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 1HE
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY
Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY EXTRA
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CR8 5BJ
THE MOORINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2A VALLEY ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5DG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
WHYTELEAFE SURGERY
Address: 19 STATION ROAD, WHYTELEAFE, CR3 0EP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
WARLINGHAM GREEN MED PRAC
Address: 1 CHURCH ROAD, WARLINGHAM, SURREY, CR6 9NW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01883 625532
CHALDON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 CHURCH ROAD, WARLINGHAM, SURREY, CR6 9NW
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near CR8 5BJ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CR8 5BJ
- Upper Warlingham
Upper Warlingham station, Station Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EPDistance: 0.91 milesDriving Time: 2.06 minutes - Whyteleafe
Whyteleafe station, High Street, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0ADDistance: 0.92 milesDriving Time: 2.08 minutes - Kenley
Kenley station, Kenley Lane, Kenley, Greater London, CR8 5DFDistance: 0.93 milesDriving Time: 2.13 minutes - Whyteleafe South
Whyteleafe South station, Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0BBDistance: 1.19 milesDriving Time: 2.55 minutes - Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown station, Lower Barn Road, Purley, London, CR8 1HNDistance: 1.90 milesDriving Time: 4.61 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CR8 5BJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CR8 5BJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CR8 5BJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Philp |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CR8 5BJ 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 5BJ 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 CR8 5BJ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £347,000 | £347,000 | £347,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the CR8 5BJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Limpsfield Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9LE | 1.67 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LA | 3.13 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Coldstream Road, CATERHAM, CR3 5QX | 3.23 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Limpsfield Road, WARLINGHAM, CR6 9DY | 3.30 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LD | 3.38 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CR8 5BJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 3.82 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to 41 Church Street |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 3.89 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to East Croydon Rail Station |
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 4.41 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| 115-117 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1JQ | 7.34 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to 115-117 High Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ | 2.89 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4RQ |
| McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX | 3.70 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to McDonald's, Purley Way, CROYDON, CR0 4NX |
| McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH | 3.82 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to McDonald's, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RH |
| McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG | 3.87 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to McDonald's, George Street, CROYDON, CR0 1LG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Purley Parade, High Street, PURLEY, CR8 2AB | 1.86 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to KFC Purley - Purley Parade |
| KFC, Addington Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 8LB | 2.03 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to KFC Selsdon - Addington Road |
| KFC, The Square, CATERHAM, CR3 6QA | 2.56 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to KFC Caterham - The Square |
| KFC, Central Parade, New Addington, CROYDON, CR0 0JB | 3.47 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to KFC New Addington - Central Parade |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 3.83 miles | Directions from CR8 5BJ to KFC Croydon - Church Street |