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Is Croydon made for you? Our guide of the area

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Croydon London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Croydon in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in the United Kingdom capital of London. Croydon is divided into 28 wards, electing 70 councillors. “

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The facilities you might need in Croydon

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

Post offices in Croydon

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Croydon branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Croydon Post Office10 High Street, Croydon3.9149
MailSmart Parcel Courier Cargo and Freight Services31 Saint George’s Walk, Croydon510
West Croydon Post Office25 London Road, Croydon2.947
Post Box (Royal Mail)23 Sydenham Road, Croydon00
Church Street Post Office86-88 Church Street, Croydon4.651
Royal Mail Parcel PostboxHigh Street, Croydon00

Tube & Train stations in and around Croydon

We assembled the train and tube stations of Croydon in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
West CroydonLondon Road, Croydon3.8260

What schools are in the area of Croydon?

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

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Nuffield Health Croydon Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym44 Surrey Street, Croydon3134
Old Palace of John Whitgift SchoolOld Palace School, 06 Old Palace Road, Croydon3.812
Croydon Adult Learning and Training (CALAT)Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon3.222
UK Boarding Schools Guide2 Robert Street, Croydon32
Little Rayes Day Nursery37 Tamworth Road, West, Croydon4.950
Harris Federation4, Norfolk House, 15 Wellesley Road, Croydon2.36
Mmi Pre School46 Leslie Grove, Croydon3.68
Once Upon A Time Pre-SchoolCherry Orchard Centre, 171 Saint James’s Road, Croydon522
Adam Hooton Guitar TuitionLondon Road, Croydon550
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon88 London Road, Croydon2.594
Al-Khair Primary School36 Pitlake, CroydonN/AN/A
Violin Teacher19 Chatsworth Road, Croydon59
Magdalene Pre-schoolCroydon515
St Mary’s Catholic High School, West CroydonWoburn Road, Croydon3.323
Gingerbread Corner Nursery & AfterschoolGingerbread Corner, Grenaby Avenue, Croydon4.618
Ark Oval Primary Academy98 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon4.476
Al-Khair Secondary School117 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon3.624
Inspire Day Nursery68 Windmill Road, Croydon4.324
Early Learners Day Nursery62 High Street, Croydon4.846
Al-Khair Foundation34b Pitlake, Croydon4.531

Health amenities that are in Croydon

Croydon has 8 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
Edridge Road Community Health CentreImpact House, 2 Edridge Road, Croydon2.4263
Ecare solutions6 Bedford Park, CroydonN/AN/A
Executive & Occupational Medical Centres24 Chatsworth Road, Croydon11
Acuhealth6 Leeds Road, CroydonN/AN/A
Delange Skin and Woundcare LtdNorfolk House, 21 George Street, CroydonN/AN/A
Dr Debasis MajumdarLevel 9, Interchange, 81 – 85 Station Road, LondonN/AN/A
East Croydon Medical Centre59 Addiscombe Road, Croydon2276
Jeanette Wallace HouseEdridge Road, Croydon1.521

Properties to Rent and properties for Sale in Croydon

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Some great things about Croydon

At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Croydon has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Croydon.

What kind of gyms are there in Croydon?

More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Croydon easy.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Lansdowne Hotel1 Lansdowne Road, Croydon4.3255
Nuffield Health Croydon Central Fitness & Wellbeing Gym44 Surrey Street, Croydon4.3134
Fitsmile16 Frith Road, Croydon4.3N/A
MyPT The GymSunley House, LGF, 4 Bedford Park, Croydon4.3233
Chaos MovementSaffron Square, Croydon4.37
PureGym London Croydon12-20, Crown Hill, London, Croydon4.3506
ARC Osteopathy Croydon3A Overton’s Yard, Croydon4.341
Fit4All.bizCVA Resource Centre, 82 London Rd, Croydon4.3N/A
SN Combat Academy (CROYDON)1st Floor, Compass Room, 37 Tamworth Road, Croydon4.399
The Gym Group London East CroydonSuffolk House, 6 George Street, Croydon4.3663
Grants Entertainment Centre14 High Street, Croydon4.31796
Sport And Health Academy2 Lansdowne Road, Croydon4.3N/A
GymVibezMarco Polo House, 3-5 Lansdowne Road, Croydon4.3N/A
Empowered Pole Fitness CroydonUnit 3, 1 Ruskin Road, Croydon4.3N/A
Boxing Gym in Glendale35 Dingwall Road, Croydon4.3N/A
JMfit Personal CoachCroydon4.3N/A
yogahaven East CroydonUnit 3, Building, 1 Ruskin Square, Croydon4.346
MoreYogaUnit 2, Delta Point, Wellesley Road, London4.326
MY PT StudioCroydon4.33
Croydon Boxing AcademyUnit 58, Centrale Shopping Centre, 21 North End, Croydon4.335

Green space in the city of Croydon

One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Croydon offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.

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

Museums & Galleries in the area

The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Croydon, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Museum of Croydon1918 Katharine Street, Croydon4.2121
Pollock’s Toy Museum CroydonWhitgift Centre, Croydon4.52

The types of restaurants

The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Croydon, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Premier Inn London Croydon Town Centre hotelPhillips House, 6 Lansdowne Road, Croydon4.31275
Nando’s Croydon – High Street26 High Street, Croydon4.31154
wagamama croydon4 Park Lane, Croydon, London4.31412
Domino’s Pizza – London – Croydon Central87, 89 High Street, London, Croydon4.3186
Subway80 Frith Road, London4.3283
Mazala Indian Takeaway Croydon142 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon4.360
Burger King41 Church Street, Croydon4.3482
Papa Johns Pizza85 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon4.3244
Mei Chinese Take Away11 Derby Road, Croydon4.371
English & Continental1074, Whitgift Centre, 21 North End, Croydon4.356
Subway Wellesley RoadNorfolk House, 7 Wellesley Road, Croydon4.3294
Behtareen1 Dingwall Road, Croydon4.31
Bao Bao Taiwanese Street FoodUnit 44-45, Boxpark, 99 George Street, Croydon4.3649
BOXPARK Croydon99 George Street, Croydon4.38396
Chilango Boxpark Croydon99 George Street, Croydon4.3362
Koshary Kitchen – Egyptian Food LondonUnit 17, Boxpark, 99 George Street, Croydon4.341
Poptata CroydonUnit 31, Boxpark, 99 Upper Level, George Street, Croydon4.363
Coqfighter CroydonUnit 19, Boxpark, 99 George Street, Croydon4.3124
McDonald’sUnit 23, Norfolk House, Wellesley Road, Croydon4.31149
Krispy Kreme CroydonWhitgift Centre, Croydon4.340

What supermarkets are there?

Out of all the other services in Croydon, 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 Croydon.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Fudco184 Ealing Road, Wembley4.1198
Londis406-408 Ealing Road, Wembley3.948
Mieszko Polski Supermarket78-80 Bilton Road, Perivale, Greenford4.1623
Loon Fung Alperton1 Glacier Way, Wembley4.31697
Hoo Hing – Park RoyalA406 North Circular Road Near, Hanger Lane, London4.1247
S & S SuperstoreS & S Super Stores, 414 Ealing Road, Wembley3.210
LidlEaling Road, Wembley4.3423
Zorba Online455 Sunleigh Road, Wembley11
Sainsbury’s360 Ealing Road, Wembley4.23918
Pataka Superstore149 Ealing Road, Wembley4.715
Premier152-154 Mount Pleasant, Wembley3.86
Bilton Food & Wine52 Bilton Road, Perivale, Greenford55
DADO SUPPLIES UK LTDVanguard Storage, Alperton Lane, GreenfordN/AN/A

Pubs in the region

As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Croydon has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.

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.

What areas are nearby?

You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Croydon. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
South Croydon See the guide here
Waddon See the guide here
Beddington See the guide here
Shirley See the guide here
Addiscombe See the guide here
Thornton Heath See the guide here
South Norwood See the guide here
Selhurst See the guide here
South Croydon See the guide here
Waddon See the guide here
Beddington See the guide here
Shirley See the guide here
Addiscombe See the guide here
Thornton Heath See the guide here
South Norwood See the guide here
Selhurst See the guide here

What to do in the area of Croydon

It could be that Croydon has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Croydon. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Croydon.

Also, knowing what’s available in Croydon and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.

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