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Will you love Waddon? Our local guide

Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Waddon is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Croydon, at the western end of the town of Croydon. The area borders the London Borough of Sutton. “

In the city of Waddon, what kind of things are there to do?

What makes the heart of Waddon? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Waddon to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.

What kind of restaurants are there?

Waddon has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Premier Inn London Croydon (Purley A23) hotelThe Colonnades Leisure Park, 619 Purley Way, Croydon4.3642
London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western680 Purley Way, Croydon4.31214
McDonald’sUnit 7A, The Colonnades Leisure Park, 619 Purley Way, Croydon4.31753
La Pizzeria352 Purley Way, Croydon4.3150
Gourmet Products1C Merebank Lane, Wallington4.31
Best Charcoal Grill322A Stafford Road, Croydon4.3105
Jummar Pizza & Grill443 Purley Way, Croydon4.396
Tai Tung544 Purley Way, Croydon4.31014
McDonald’s415 Purley Way, Croydon4.32215
Pizza Hut RestaurantsThe Colonnades Purley Way, Croydon4.31210
Five Ways Chinese Takeaway9, Central Parade, Denning Avenue, Croydon4.370
Mint N’ Curry LeavesUnited Kingdom4.3N/A
Nyesha’s Kitchen13A Stafford Road, Croydon4.38
Great ChickenUnit 3, The Parade, Stafford Road, Croydon4.39
JA Tasty Waddon405 Purley Way, Croydon4.34
Chase Traditional Fish & Chips7 The Parade, Stafford Road, Wallington4.395
Chick’n LoungeUnit 3, The Parade, Stafford Road, Wallington4.324
Morley’s Wallington312 Stafford Road, Croydon4.334
Sakura Sushi Delivery51 Alton Road, Croydon4.312
Fat Boy BBQUNIT 25, 57A Croydon Road, Beddington, Croydon4.3N/A

Gyms to stay in shape in Waddon

While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Waddon might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.

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

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Waddon?

Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Waddon. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Waddon.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Whole Foods Market49 Parkway, London4.2771
MorrisonsChalk Farm Road, London42770
Sainsbury’s Local76-77 Chalk Farm Road, London2.871
Sainsbury’s17-21 Camden Road, London4.14445
Lidl217-223 Kentish Town Road, London4.11261
Prince Of Wales Supermarket19 Prince of Wales Road, London36
Earth Natural Foods200-202 Kentish Town Road, London4.6185
Oseyo Camden158 Camden High Street, London4.4411
Tesco Express44-46 England’s Lane, Belsize Park, London2.593
Tesco Express199-203, Kentish Town Road, London3.4103
Amazon Fresh86 Chalk Farm Road, London4.2282
Marmara Supermarket7 Malden Road, London3.828
Frank’s70 Queens Crescent, London4.69
The Green Off-Licence145A Queens Crescent, London56
Getsell2417 Princess Road, London11
dymenshop17 Princess Road, LondonN/AN/A
Tesco Express4-8 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, LondonN/AN/A
Phoenicia Mediterranean Food Hall186, 192 Kentish Town Road, London4.6397
Kentish Town Supermarket167-169 Kentish Town Road, London3.414
Farmer’s Supermarket175 Kentish Town Road, London4.665

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 Waddon, 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
Croydon Airport Visitor CentreAirport House, Purley Way, Croydon4.6189

Are there any good pubs in Waddon?

As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Waddon. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Waddon

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.

Parks and green spaces in Waddon

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Waddon in more detail.

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

What to do in the area of Waddon

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Post offices in and around the area of Waddon

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Waddon 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
High View Post Office308 Stafford Road, Croydon3.653
Royal Mail Parcel PostboxCroydon00

Medical institutions in Waddon

We weren’t able to locate medical institutions or stores in this neighbourhood. Let us know in the comments if we are wrong so we can add them to our list.

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Tube & Train stations nearby Waddon

We assembled the train and tube stations of Waddon 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
WaddonEpsom Road, Croydon2.839

What schools are in the area of Waddon?

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

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Singology Choirs HQ9a Court Drive, Croydon51
Wilson’s SchoolMollison Drive, Wallington4.3120
The Write Time SchoolThe Write Time, Warrington Road, Croydon3.513
Great Waves Swimming AcademyAirport House, Purley Way, Croydon517
Oxygen CroydonThe Colonnades Purley Way, Croydon4.11773
Nuffield Health Croydon Fitness & Wellbeing GymThe Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon398
Krishna Avanti Primary School, CroydonSouthbridge Place, Croydon4.84
Busy Bees in Croydon164 Old School Place, Croydon3.822
Aerodrome Primary SchoolGoodwin Road, Croydon4.911
The Link Secondary School86 Croydon Road, Croydon43
Minster Nursery & Infant School, CroydonWarrington Road, Croydon3.428
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon3.513
High View Primary SchoolThe Chase, Wallington46
Soar Recruitment – Nursery Recruitment25 Stafford Road, Croydon4.825
Teeny Tekkerz within St Georges Church CentreSt George’s Church Centre, Barrow Road, CroydonN/AN/A
Childcare Happy Days20 Aldwick Road, Croydon526
Coombe Wood School (St Andrews Site)Warrington Road, CroydonN/AN/A
Croydon Arabic SchoolGoodwin Road, Croydon53
The Minster Junior School, CroydonWarrington Road, CroydonN/AN/A
Training academy beauty rooms serendipity101 Waddon Way, CroydonN/AN/A

Other nearby areas around Waddon

You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Waddon? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
South Croydon See the guide here
South Beddington See the guide here
Wallington See the guide here
Carshalton See the guide here
Beddington See the guide here
Hackbridge See the guide here
Croydon See the guide here
South Croydon See the guide here
South Beddington See the guide here
Wallington See the guide here
Carshalton See the guide here
Beddington See the guide here
Hackbridge See the guide here
Croydon See the guide here

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