The UK Postcode Database

CR8 2AB

a postcode in Croydon

Introduced in July 1990
CR8 2AB Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with CR8 2AB

High Street - 13 properties, USRN 20502612

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.3395 / 51°20'22"N

Longitude: -0.1144 / 0°6'52"W

UTM Reference: 30U 700978 5691529

OS Easting: 531434

OS Northing: 161729

OS Grid: TQ314617

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G4.KTC

Mapcode Global: VHGRR.YLVJ

Open Location Code: 9C3X8VQP+Q6

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91wi61

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 3c2

  • Multicultural and Educated Urbanites
  • Diverse Educated Urban Singles
  • Career Progression

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 12443 / 32844

  • 4th decile
  • somewhat more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for CR8 2AB on Tuesday 9 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:47
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:58
Sunrise 04:44
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:59
Sunset 21:14
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:01
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:11
Hours of daylight today04:14 to 21:44
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:44 to 04:14
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 00:33
Moon sets 13:24

For a full sun and moon calendar for CR8 2AB, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in CR8 2AB

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
24 February 2022 3a Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £250,000
27 October 2015 3a Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £255,000
22 July 2014 10b Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £165,000
3 June 2008 10b, Purley Parade, High Street, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £125,000
25 February 2008 3a Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £209,995
29 October 2002 3a Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £140,000
25 May 2001 10b, Purley Parade, High Street, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £61,000
24 March 2000 6b, Purley Parade, High Street, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £72,250
2 May 1996 6b Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £25,500
23 May 1995 10b Purley Parade, Purley CR8 2AB Flat/apartment Leasehold £33,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for CR8 2AB

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Croydon South

MP

Chris Philp Conservative

London Assembly
Assembly Constituency

Croydon and Sutton

Assembly Member

Neil Garratt Conservative

Londonwide Members

Assembly Members

Elly Baker Labour

Emma Best Conservative

Andrew Boff Conservative

Hina Bokhari Liberal Democrat

Zoë Garbett Green

Alessandro Georgiou Conservative

Susan Hall Conservative

Lord Bailey of Paddington Conservative

Zack Polanski Green

Caroline Russell Green

Alex Wilson Reform UK

Croydon Borough Council
London borough ward

Purley & Woodcote

Councillors

Simon Brew Conservative

Holly Ramsey Conservative

Samir Dwesar Conservative

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for CR8 2AB

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00005460 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E00174956 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 31 December 2011 ONS
E01001097 Croydon 037E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02000230 Croydon 037 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05011476 Purley & Woodcote Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 3 May 2018 DLUHC
E09000008 Croydon London Boroughs Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000007 London Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001187 Croydon South Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000001 Metropolitan Police Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000234 London Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E32000005 Croydon and Sutton London Assembly Constituencies Electoral 6 May 2010 Greater London Authority
E33033253 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000051 London Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000245 NHS South West London CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000003 London NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2013 ODS
E43000198 Croydon, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000031 South West London Health and Care Partnership Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000021 North West and South West London Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2019 NHS England
E61000001 Greater London Authority Greater London Authority Administrative 3 July 2000 ONS
E63012338 Croydon Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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