CR2 6AL postcode in Croydon, England
CR2 6AL is a postcode in Croydon, in the South Croydon ward. It is in the Croydon South parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where CR2 6AL is, and what is near it
- CR2 6AL
- Other postcodes in CR2 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- 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 -0.0999)
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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after CR2 6AL?
- 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 CR2 6AL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Croydon SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Chris Philp (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Chris Philp
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 CR2 6AL?
Every home and business at CR2 6AL 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 CR2 6AL?
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 CR2 6AL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 23 homes and businesses at CR2 6AL. 8 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
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 CR2 6AL: 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 CR2 6AL is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 14:11 on 22 October 2026.
- Groundwater flooding in South East LondonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Groundwater flooding in South East London
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 14:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near CR2 6AL?
Homes in CR2 6 sold for a typical £370,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 117 sales, up 4.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £627,500 6 sales
- Semi-detached £457,500 20 sales
- Terraced £425,000 35 sales
- Flat or maisonette £252,500 56 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole CR2 district: a typical £465,000 from 494 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 CR2 6AL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in CR2 6AL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 24 January 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
Food hygiene ratings at CR2 6AL
The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at CR2 6AL. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near CR2 6AL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 710 homes in the neighbourhood around CR2 6AL. The largest share of them, 42%, are in council tax band C. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (46%). 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 £1,733 (band A) to £4,333 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,311.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,733 |
| Band B | about 70 (10%) | £2,022 |
| Band C | about 300 (42%) | £2,311 |
| Band D | about 160 (23%) | £2,600 |
| Band E | about 80 (11%) | £3,178 |
| Band F | about 80 (11%) | £3,755 |
| Band G | about 10 (1%) | £4,333 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,200 |
When the homes were built
- 46% Before 1900
- 14% 1900 to 1918
- 28% 1919 to 1939
- 6% 1945 to 1964
- Withheld 1965 to 1982
- 6% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2000 to 2009, 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 CR2 6AL is in (ONS area E01001033), 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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest open schools to CR2 6AL, 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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of CR2 6AL is Purley Oaks Rail Station, 400 metres away in a straight line.
- Purley Oaks Rail Station Railway station 400 mWalk
- Sanderstead Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- Lloyd Park Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 2.0 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Purley Oaks Station, 94 m away.
More stations near CR2 6AL, 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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of CR2 6AL, 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.
- Parkside Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8680 2588 100 mWalk
- Haling Park Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8688 0875 750 mWalk
- Violet Lane Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8688 0333 1.2 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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of CR2 6AL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 500 mWalk
- London - Croydon Supercharger Charging point · 8 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 1.3 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 1.4 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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest to the centre of CR2 6AL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Brighton Road Dentalcare Phone 020 8688 8883 50 mWalk
- Oak Tree Dental Practice Phone 020 8680 4645 200 mWalk
- Bluedental 250 mWalk
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 CR2 6AL?
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.
- Purley War Memorial Hospital Phone 020 8401 3000 1.5 kmCycle
- Croydon University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 8401 3300 4.3 kmCycle
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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of CR2 6AL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Brighton Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8668 8631 450 mWalk
- Tigh Sogan Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report April 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8660 4754 550 mWalk
- Hunters Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8657 5293 550 mWalk
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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of CR2 6AL, 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.
- Mccoig Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8688 3253 50 mWalk
- Makepeace & Jackson Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8657 0221 450 mWalk
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 45 Elmfield Way Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8657 2474 1.2 kmWalk
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 CR2 6AL?
The nearest vets to the centre of CR2 6AL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Anne Nelson Vets Phone +44 20 8686 6070 600 mWalk
- PDSA PetAid Hospital 1.5 kmCycle
- Selsdon Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 20 4626 6870 2.8 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 CR2 6AL in a conservation area?
The centre of CR2 6AL 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 CR2 6AL?
Police.uk records 249 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of CR2 6AL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 10, robbery 7, public order 6, other crime 5, theft from the person 3, criminal damage and arson 1, bicycle theft 1, 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 CR2 6AL
- Ward
- South Croydon
- 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
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