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This section of the site is all about the CR Postcode area, also known as the Croydon Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as CR0.
Map of the CR Postcode Area
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Map of the CR Croydon Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the CR Postcode
| Width from East to West | 9.41 mi |
| Height from North to South | 10.90 mi |
| Area of CR | 60.47 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 12.33 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 57.23 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 11 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 54 |
| Number of Post Towns | 10 |
| Number of Postcodes | 7,945 |
The CR postcode area represents a group of 8 postal districts in the Croydon area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters c and r in CRoydon. The area has a population of 405,982 and covers an area of 156,613 hectares. Fun fact: 0.62% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (84.79%), Surrey (15.21%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the CR Postcode Area?
The CR Croydon postcode has it's North in the London Region and it's South in the South East of England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: SW - London - SW, SM - Sutton, KT - Kingston upon Thames, SE - London - SE, BR - Bromley, RH - Redhill and TN - Tonbridge, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is CR6 and the most urban is CR7.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR6 | 24,700,297 | 576,467 | 2.33% |
| CR3 | 29,492,224 | 1,373,663 | 4.66% |
| CR5 | 24,028,695 | 1,328,685 | 5.53% |
| CR8 | 13,382,278 | 1,429,662 | 10.68% |
| CR2 | 16,502,125 | 1,810,985 | 10.97% |
| CR0 | 34,288,826 | 5,385,131 | 15.71% |
| CR4 | 9,624,086 | 1,579,767 | 16.41% |
| CR7 | 4,594,139 | 1,154,240 | 25.12% |
| Total | 156,612,670 (m²) | 14,638,600 (m²) | 9.35% |
A map showing the boundary of CR in relation to other areas
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 156,613² |
| Miles | 605² |
| Feet | 16,857,666,707² |
| Kilometres | 1,566² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Caterham Delivery Office
- Coulsdon Delivery Office
- Croydon Delivery Office
- Mitcham Delivery Office
- Purley Delivery Office
- South Croydon Delivery Office
- Thornton Heath Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the Croydon postcode area
| Saint Mildred's Church and Church Centre |
|---|
| Places of Worship |
| Place of Worship (still in use) |
| View Saint Mildred's Church and Church Centre on Google Maps |
Councils within the CR Area
Towns and Villages within the Area
- South Norwood - Urban Area
- St Helier - Urban Area
- Streatham - Urban Area
- Thornton Heath - Urban Area
- Tooting - Urban Area
- Upper Norwood - Urban Area
- Wallington - Urban Area
- West Wickham - Urban Area
- Whyteleafe - Urban Area
- Woldingham - otherSettlement
- Woldingham Garden Village - village
- Woodmansterne - village