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A local guide to move in Addiscombe

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Addiscombe is an area of south London, England, within the London Borough of Croydon. It is located 9.1 miles (15 km) south of Charing Cross, and is situated north of Coombe and Selsdon, east of Croydon town centre, south of Woodside, and west of Shirley. “

What to do in the area of Addiscombe

There are always activities happening in lively Addiscombe. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Addiscombe page to make finding local happenings easier.

Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Addiscombe snapshot.

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The facilities you might need in Addiscombe

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Addiscombe name before moving in the neighbourhood.

What schools are in the area of Addiscombe?

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Addiscombe vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Academy Shirley ParkShirley Road, Croydon3.363
Nursery and Preschool Croydon | Fennies Nursery92 Addiscombe Road, Croydon3.810
King Fishers Pre-School & Day Care Nursery159A Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon522
CLARINET LESSONS West London Music TutorsBingham Road, LondonN/AN/A
Millies Pre-school30 Bingham Road, CroydonN/AN/A
First Class Learning East CroydonOur Lady of the Annunciation Church, 147 Bingham Road, Croydon58
Woodside Junior School349 Morland Road, Croydon52
MK DanceWoodside Green, Croydon53
Magdalene Pre-schoolCroydon515
The Robert Fitzroy Academy80 Brampton Road, Croydon4.769
Elgin Nursery2 Elgin Road, Croydon4.310
Woodside Primary SchoolMorland Road, Croydon3.820
Tunstall Nursery School & Children’s CentreTunstall Road, Croydon4.114
John Wood School and NurseryDartnell Road, Croydon3.628
David Dreebin PianoFlat 1, 50 Ashburton Road, CroydonN/AN/A
Happy Days88 Ashburton Avenue, Croydon44
Piano Lessons with Mina Boden405 Lower Addiscombe Road, CroydonN/AN/A
Chaffinch Brook & Autism Outreach32 Morland Road, Croydon1.73
Students Achieve Education Centre – English & Maths Tuition95-97 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.911
Nursery and Preschool Woodside | Fennies Nursery112 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon59

Tube & Train stations within the region of Addiscombe

Train and tube stations in Addiscombe can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:

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Post offices in and around the area of Addiscombe

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Addiscombe provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Co-operative Post Office – Addiscombe311 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon1.756
Morland Road Post Office199 Morland Road, Croydon2.488
Addiscombe Exchange Post Office311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon1.939

The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Addiscombe

Addiscombe has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Bramley Health6-10 Outram Road, Croydon2.36
Highgrove Lodge1 – 3 Ashburton Road, London, CroydonN/AN/A
London Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre (LTRC)6 Outram Road, London, CroydonN/AN/A

Things we love about Addiscombe

Addiscombe has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Addiscombe has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Addiscombe

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Addiscombe could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Pubs

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Addiscombe. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Addiscombe.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Claret & Ale5 Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road
Addiscombe
CR0 7AA
Close to Addiscombe Tram Stop, the Claret & Ale is a small, privately owned friendly free house with a constantly changing selection of cask ales in addition to the popular Palmers IPA. Current and coming beers – often including a second Palmers beer – are indicated on a special board on the wall opposite the bar. The TV screens show a variety of sporting events, usually with the sound muted. Events are held to raise money for charity. The pub has often been the local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year.
Cricketers47 Shirley Road
Addiscombe
CR0 7ER
The Cricketers was taken over in July 2017 by new leaseholders, who have done a great job in revamping the pub, deep cleaning everything, putting in new flooring and some new furniture and installing six new handpumps. They are starting with three hand pumped beers to revive custom which had dropped away almost completely. This is still a traditional community pub where all are welcome. Real fires will contribute towards the comfortable, lived-in atmosphere in the winter. Live music will be reinstated when custom demands. There are four TVs in the main bar showing different sports; televised sport has always been a great attraction particularly when Crystal Palace matches are televised. Darts is also played competitively in the pub.
Addington Palace Golf ClubGravel Hill
Croydon
CR0 5BB
Founded in 1930.
Alma Tavern127-129 Lower Addiscombe Road
Croydon
CR0 6PU
The Alma reopened after a short closure due to unforeseen circumstances in May/June 2023. The pub had reopened in January 2022 after having been closed for a couple of years. It has undergone a tasteful refurbishment, with Croydon-related pictures and comfortable furniture. It is a large one-bar pub, with a pool table in a separate area, and a couple of TVs showing sport. The pub now serves a full menu; please check with them for the times that the kitchen is open. Cask ale may occasionally be available.
Anspach & Hobday Tap RoomUnit 11, Valley Point Industrial Estate, Beddington Farm Road
Croydon
CR0 4WP
Anspach & Hobday commenced brewing in Croydon early in 2020. The tap room is no longer open each Saturday afternoon but may be opened for special events – check social media for details. The venue is also available to hire for special events, as are their other venues the Arch House and the Pigeon.
Bedford Tavern16 Sydenham Road
Croydon
CR0 2EF
A small friendly pub, busy from the nearby offices on weekday lunch times and early evenings. Only two cask ales may be available in winter months and three from March. Dogs are welcome outside at weekends only until 7pm. Live music events are usually on Fridays.
Builders Arms65 Leslie Park Road
Croydon
CR0 6TP
This attractive, detached pub tucked away in East Croydon has two bars with different characteristics. Comfortable seating extends to a pleasant secluded garden at the rear. Both bars have sports TV. Quiz night is on Tuesday and there is occasional live music (mainly cover bands). In the summer, the garden is a hidden gem of Croydon. Three regular beers and one changing beer come from the Fuller’s range. From 26 June 2023 the pub became a tenancy.
Coombe Lodge104 Coombe Road
Croydon
CR0 5RB
Coombe Lodge is a grade II listed Georgian building, which is probably the most impressive pub structurally in Croydon. A pub only since 1990, it is now operated by Whitbread under their ‘Beefeater’ brand. The left of the building as you face the entrance is the restaurant, and to the right is the large bar, adjoined by a splendid Victorian conservatory. Outside is a large garden. Although only a short distance from the centre of town, Coombe is an almost rural situation, despite the tram and main road passing outside the entrance. The site also has a modern Premier Inn building and large car park but this does not detract from the impressive older house. Breakfast is available earlier than the times shown here (see web site) and bar meals are also available.
Cronx Tap71 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1QE
New outlet for the Cronx brewery, which opened for the first time on Coronation day. It is a deceptively spacious shop unit with two additional upstairs rooms – one overlooking the bar and another which will be available for hire. Cask ale is now available on two handpumps; a third handpump for a guest ale is planned. Additionally the Cronx range, guest beers, and 4-5 ciders are dispensed from 20 keg taps. Food from Venezuelan pop-up kitchen Tepuy Empanadas is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There are also cult movie film nights on Tuesdays and comedy on the first Friday of each month.
Crown28 Wickham Road, Shirley
Croydon
CR0 8BA
This Ember Inns pub has a large restaurant area, and specialises in its food options although there is plenty of room for patrons only wishing to drink. There is a large conservatory and a pleasant garden. Up to three cask ales are now normally available. The guest beers change regularly and can come from anywhere in the UK. Note that if you arrive by car between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, you have to purchase a ticket from the machine in the car park; you can reclaim the cost at the bar when you order food or drink.
Dog & Bull24 Surrey Street
Croydon
CR0 1RG
Historic town centre pub with origins back to the 16th century. The walls carry pictures of mainly local scenes, some of which are of historic Croydon locations. An island bar serves the separate rooms and the walled garden at the rear includes a selection of booths with TV screens; it also features a bar and barbecue in summer months. Food is only seed in the summer months. The upstairs room is currently a games area.
Dog House14 The Broadway, Plough Lane
Croydon
CR0 4QR
This micropub opened in Beddington in 2022, in premises previously occupied by a dog grooming salon. Light decor and large windows give the pub an airy feel. Pictures on the walls reflect a family boxing connection and the licensee’s love of old comedy films. Normally five cask ales are dispensed by gravity. and up to six ciders are available. There is a quiz usually on alternate Wednesdays (check with pub). There are occasional events such as Morris dancing and the local male voice choir. Rugby is sometimes shown on TV.
Forestdale ArmsForestdale Centre, Featherbed Lane
Croydon
CR0 9AS
Built in the 1960’s as part of the Forestdale development this is a large open-plan pub at the lower end of Selsdon, serving the local estate. Given Asset of Community Value status in 2018. The small shopping centre nearby boasts one of the best fish and chip restaurants for miles.
George17-21 George Street
Croydon
CR0 1LA
Busy Wetherspoon pub in the town centre with a wide range of beers across seventeen hand-pumps on two separate bars. Many are from smaller breweries. The pub was the CAMRA branch Pub of the Year in 2011, and received Wetherspoon’s Top Real Ale Pub of the Year award in September 2013. Discounted ale prices apply on Mondays (as at time of writing). Alcohol is served on all days from 9am. Counter service at the upper-level bar usually ceases a while before closing time.
Green Dragon58-60 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1NA
Lively pub near Croydon’s historic market, which is popular with all ages. Up to eight beers are available through the hand-pumps; the range is constantly changing and sometimes includes those from local breweries. It also has eight craft keg lines and serves up to six boxed ciders. A wide variety of music and other events takes place upstairs including a Monday quiz, poker on Tuesdays and ukelele jam sessions on the first and third Sundays.
Harvest Home27 Beddington Lane
Croydon
CR0 4TG
Traditional pub with one cask ale served. Live music events take place monthly.
Food isn’t served, but there is a cafe in the car park open until 3pm, and the pub will allow you to bring in food purchased there. When it’s quite the pub may close earlier than the time shown.
Man on the Moon112 Headley Drive, New Addington
Croydon
CR0 0QF
Originally the Man in the Moon when built in the 1960s, the pub changed its name in 1969. One of the two bars carries photos and other memorabilia of the moon landing. There is also much which is sports-related including photos and local trophies including darts and tug of war. Children are welcome until 7pm, and the Friday disco is a regular feature.
Market Tavern1-4 Surrey Street
Croydon
CR0 1RG
Located at the top of the town’s historic street market, this pub is popular with younger drinkers. It is spacious, and the large windows give an open feel.
Old Fox & Hounds1 London Road
Croydon
CR0 2RE
The exterior of this pub doesn’t appear to have been significantly altered since the mid-19th century. Inside, evidence of the former public and saloon bar layout is visible. It’s a friendly local, containing some interesting memorabilia and handy for West Croydon station.
Orchard112 Cherry Orchard Road
Croydon
CR0 6BA
A two-bar pub, popular with the local community. Refurbished a few years ago, the pub shows Sky, BT and GAA Sports, and there is occasional entertainment such as karaoke. There is a large outside area at the rear of the pub with a covered smoking area. A function room is available for hire. A church service (organised by Croydon Church in a Pub) is held there on Sundays at 1:30pm followed by a free lunch.
Oval Tavern131 Oval Road
Croydon
CR0 6BR
Free standing pub with one large room. There is a pleasant garden on the lower level. There are six hand-pumps, and up to four cask ales are usually available. Note that the toilets are downstairs. The Oval is noted for its regular live music (see Facebook and web site) and weekly quiz. On rare occasions the pub closes for private functions (these closures are announced in advance on the pub’s social media and website). On other occasions you may find that some or all of the tables have been reserved.
Pawson’s Arms69 Pawsons Road
Croydon
CR0 2QA
Community pub, which is busy when Crystal Palace play at home. The pub is now one room, served by a central bar. Two darts boards. The windows show former owners ‘Mann Crossman & Paulin’.
PloughCroydon Road
Croydon
CR0 4QR
A Young’s pub in the centre of Beddington, rebuilt in 1897. The spacious interior is dominated by an oval island bar. There is a large rear patio garden in the former stable yard, and there is a tunnel from the cellar to Carew Manor.
Porter & SorterStation Road
Croydon
CR0 6BT
This Marston’s pub gets its name from the proximity of East Croydon station and the former Royal Mail depot (now demolished). It is typically busy after 5pm, being affectionately known to station staff as ‘platform seven’. A large island bar dominates one half of the pub, with three handpumps and a range of ‘craft’ taps. The bar leads into a lounge area with curved booths in the corners and a raised dining area.
Randall TavernFieldway, New Addington
Croydon
CR0 9DZ
With a regular local customer base, the Randall Tavern is one of only two pubs in New Addington (with the Man on the Moon). It was previously called ‘Bunker’s Knob’, named after the noise made by an 18th century constable walking with a club foot. Fairly spacious inside, with interesting armature-style windows, and some walls in Crystal Palace colours. Background music is played. Cask ale may not be consistently available.
Royal Standard1 Sheldon Street
Croydon
CR0 1SS
This is a small, friendly traditional back-street pub. Four distinct small drinking areas each have their own character, and there are interesting features in the areas at the back of the pub, including wood panelling and a Fullers brewery mirror, and in the front bar there is a selection of bottles used as candle holders. The garden area is across the road underneath the flyover.
Ruskin House23 Coombe Road
Croydon
CR0 1BD
The club is a co-operative of members from politically-oriented groups, and has occupied the current building since 1966. It was a venue for earlier CAMRA branch beer festivals. There is an attractive garden, two function rooms and also smaller meeting rooms. The club welcomes new members. At the moment (spring 2023) they are not serving cask ale due to the lack of demand.
Sandilands ClubSandilands
Croydon
CR0 5DB
The Sandilands club is open to members of the various sporting and social clubs which use its facilities, and also to social members of Sandilands itself. The club’s facilities can be hired with or without the bar. Note that the bar’s closing time may vary depending on sport being shown.
Ship47 High Street
Croydon
CR0 1QD
A rock music oriented pub, with DJs most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and occasional live bands. The pub is popular with the younger generation. Note that when the pub is open until 2am, last entry is at 1am.
Shirley Inn158 Wickham Road
Croydon
CR0 8BF
This pub is in the heart of the Shirley area of Croydon.

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Addiscombe?

Out of all the other services in Addiscombe, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Addiscombe.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Tesco Express13-15 North Pole Road, London3.251
CostcutterUnit 1, Clement Danes House, Du Cane Road, London2.136
Northpole food &wine14 North Pole Road, London51
Sainsbury’s2 Canal Way, London4.24110
复来超市Woodlane店 fulai supermarket woodlane storeUnit 5, Cavell House, 243 Wood Lane, London56
London Harrow rd Supermarket London1032 Harrow Road, LondonN/AN/A

In Addiscombe, is there a lot of green space?

One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Addiscombe offers space for strolls or picnics.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Galleries and Museums

An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Addiscombe we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Havelock Hall70 Havelock Road, CroydonN/AN/A

Restaurants

Addiscombe is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Tram Stop231 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3321
Papa Johns Pizza85 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3244
Rezala197 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.310
Pizza Online Croydon237 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3139
Dans Garden Chinese58 Shirley Road, Croydon4.340
Fasty Food274 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3105
Empire Kebab House306 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3166
Happy Dolphin66 Shirley Road, Croydon4.3106
Texas Mexican15 Woodside Green, London4.349
Pizza Hot 4 You51A Shirley Road, West Wickham, Croydon4.3106
Chilli & Spice Indian Takeaway Croydon25 Woodside Green, London4.342
J&D Kebab107 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3217
Ossie’s Fish & Chips189 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3526
Zafran, Indian Restaurant, Croydon349 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3210
Welcome FriendsUnit 4, Bingham Corner, 4 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.384
Ly Chinese Take Away41 Woodside Green, London4.358
Mandy’s Fish & Chips33 Woodside Green, London4.366
KFC Croydon – Lower Addiscombe Road253 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3507
Vujon (Croydon)360 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3238
Brothers Kebab House207 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3190

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Other areas nearby

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Addiscombe, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
South Croydon See the guide here
Shirley See the guide here
Croydon See the guide here
Thornton Heath See the guide here
Elmers End See the guide here
South Norwood See the guide here
Selhurst See the guide here
Anerley See the guide here
South Croydon See the guide here
Shirley See the guide here
Croydon See the guide here
Thornton Heath See the guide here
Elmers End See the guide here
South Norwood See the guide here
Selhurst See the guide here
Anerley See the guide here

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