CR0 9AR postcode in Croydon, England
CR0 9AR is a postcode in Croydon, in the Selsdon Vale & Forestdale ward. It is in the Croydon East parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where CR0 9AR is, and what is near it
- CR0 9AR
- Other postcodes in CR0 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 10 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.3506, longitude -0.0381)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CR0 9AR?
- CroydonCouncil, for all local services Croydon: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around CR0 9AR Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Croydon EastParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Natasha Irons (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Natasha Irons
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at CR0 9AR?
Every home and business at CR0 9AR can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Croydon: 90%
Croydon: 98%
The line marks the figure across Croydon.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at CR0 9AR?
BinDayBuddy does not read London Borough of Croydon's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
London Borough of Croydon's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is CR0 9AR at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include CR0 9AR.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Croydon
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for CR0 9AR: 10,914 properties in Croydon are at high risk (5.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Croydon
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of CR0 9AR is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CR0 9AR?
Homes in CR0 9 sold for a typical £350,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 103 sales, up 7.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached £555,000 9 sales
- Terraced £378,725 54 sales
- Flat or maisonette £221,500 38 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CR0 district: a typical £392,250 from 1,116 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in CR0 9AR
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in CR0 9AR from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 31 March 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CR0 9AR?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 660 homes in the neighbourhood around CR0 9AR. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (60%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Croydon for 2026‑27: £2,600. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £2,022 (band B) to £3,755 (band F); band B, the most common, is £2,022.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,733 |
| Band B | about 230 (35%) | £2,022 |
| Band C | about 110 (17%) | £2,311 |
| Band D | about 70 (11%) | £2,600 |
| Band E | about 230 (35%) | £3,178 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,755 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,333 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,200 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 13% 1919 to 1939
- 22% 1945 to 1964
- 60% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 1% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1983 to 1999, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Croydon before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of CR0 9AR is in (ONS area E01001065), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near CR0 9AR?
The nearest open schools to CR0 9AR, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to CR0 9AR?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CR0 9AR is West Wickham Rail Station, 3.8 km away in a straight line.
- West Wickham Rail Station Railway station 3.8 kmCycle
- Sanderstead Rail Station Railway station 3.9 kmCycle
- Gravel Hill Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 550 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
10 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Yew Tree Way, 77 m away.
More stations near CR0 9AR, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near CR0 9AR?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CR0 9AR, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Addington Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01689 849993 1.5 kmCycle
- New Addington Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01689 808810 1.5 kmCycle
- Headley Drive Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 0844 815 1201 1.6 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near CR0 9AR?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CR0 9AR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near CR0 9AR?
The nearest to the centre of CR0 9AR, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Dental Beauty Addington 150 mWalk
- Salcot Crescent Dental Surgery Phone 07931 873331 1.7 kmCycle
- Selsdon Smiles Phone 07912 305706 1.8 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to CR0 9AR?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- The Shirley Oaks Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8655 5500 3.7 kmCycle
- Purley War Memorial Hospital Phone 020 8401 3000 5.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near CR0 9AR?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CR0 9AR, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- An Diadan House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8654 6429 1.6 kmCycle
- St Edwards Close Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2024 · Phone 01689 800960 2.2 kmCycle
- Addington Heights Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3002 1237 2.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near CR0 9AR?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CR0 9AR, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Goldmantle Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8651 1270 50 mWalk
- Harris Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8651 6062 150 mWalk
- Fieldway Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 10am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 01689 843111 1.3 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near CR0 9AR?
The nearest vets to the centre of CR0 9AR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard Veterinary Group 1.7 kmCycle
- Selsdon Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 20 4626 6870 1.8 kmCycle
- Goddard Veterinary Group 4.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is CR0 9AR in a conservation area?
The centre of CR0 9AR is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near CR0 9AR?
Police.uk records 137 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CR0 9AR in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 6, other crime 6, burglary 3, robbery 3, theft from the person 2, possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for CR0 9AR
- Ward
- Selsdon Vale & Forestdale
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Croydon
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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