Area Information for South Croydon, CR2 1FD
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Basic Information
| Area Type | |
| Country | England |
Policing & Crime Summary
We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Sanderstead), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 18 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR2 1FD.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Ridgeway Primary School (half a mile)
- Closest secondary school: Croydon High School (0.7 miles)
- Closest GP: Farley Road Medical Practice (580 yards)
- Closest hospital: Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
About the Demographic Information
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South Croydon, CR2 1FD is within the Sanderstead policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 18 crimes were reported within half a mile of CR2 1FD.
Neighbourhood Team
| Crime: | Click here to view 18 crimes committed near CR2 1FD |
| Neighbourhood Team Address |
Sanderstead |
| Force Website: | https://www.met.police.uk/ |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.
Tube Station
DLR Station
Railway Station
Hospital
GP
Dentist
Optician
Primary School
Secondary School
Below are the details of the closest services to CR2 1FD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CR2 1FD.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest railway station is Sanderstead, approximately 0.9 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Sanderstead | 0.9 miles |
| Purley Oaks | 1.1 miles |
| South Croydon | 1.4 miles |
| Riddlesdown | 1.5 miles |
| Purley | 1.8 miles |
| Kenley | 1.9 miles |
| East Croydon | 2.1 miles |
| Waddon | 2.4 miles |
| Reedham (London) | 2.4 miles |
| West Croydon | 2.5 miles |
| Whyteleafe | 2.6 miles |
| Upper Warlingham | 2.7 miles |
| Whyteleafe South | 3 miles |
| Coulsdon Town | 3.1 miles |
| Selhurst | 3.2 miles |
| Wallington | 3.5 miles |
| Norwood Junction | 3.5 miles |
| Coulsdon South | 3.5 miles |
| West Wickham | 3.5 miles |
| Eden Park | 3.7 miles |
Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest Overground station is West Croydon, approximately 2.5 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| West Croydon Overground Station | 2.5 miles |
| Norwood Junction Overground Station | 3.5 miles |
| Anerley Overground Station | 4.5 miles |
| Penge West Overground Station | 4.9 miles |
| Crystal Palace Overground Station | 4.9 miles |
| Sydenham Overground Station | 5.6 miles |
| Forest Hill Overground Station | 6.5 miles |
| Morden Tube Station | 6.5 miles |
| Colliers Wood Tube Station | 6.7 miles |
| Tooting Broadway Tube Station | 6.9 miles |
| South Wimbledon Tube Station | 7 miles |
| Tooting Bec Tube Station | 7.2 miles |
| Honor Oak Park Overground Station | 7.2 miles |
| Balham Tube Station | 7.5 miles |
| Wimbledon Tube Station | 7.7 miles |
| Clapham South Tube Station | 8 miles |
| Wimbledon Park Tube Station | 8.1 miles |
| Brixton Tube Station | 8.2 miles |
| Brockley Overground Station | 8.3 miles |
| Clapham Common Tube Station | 8.4 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest is Ridgeway Primary School, approximately half a mile away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary School | half a mile |
November 2018
|
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles |
April 2015
|
| Gresham Primary School | 0.9 miles |
October 2023
|
| St Peter's Primary School | 1 mile |
January 2013
|
| Purley Oaks Primary School | 1.1 miles |
September 2019
|
| Greenvale Primary School | 1.1 miles |
April 2017
|
| Quest Primary School | 1.2 miles |
February 2023
|
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | 1.3 miles |
June 2017
|
| Atwood Primary School | 1.3 miles |
November 2023
|
| Forestdale Primary School | 1.5 miles |
January 2017
|
Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest is Croydon High School, approximately 0.7 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon High School | 0.7 miles | |
| The Quest Academy | 1.1 miles |
March 2024
|
| Coombe Wood School | 1.1 miles |
January 2023
|
| Harris Academy Purley | 1.5 miles |
February 2023
|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | 1.6 miles |
March 2023
|
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School | 1.6 miles |
March 2017
|
| Croydon Metropolitan College | 1.7 miles | |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School | 1.8 miles |
November 2021
|
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College | 1.9 miles |
November 2022
|
| Thomas More Catholic School | 2 miles |
April 2019
|
Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest is Farley Road Medical Practice, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Farley Road Medical Practice | 580 yards |
| QUEENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE | 590 yards |
| Selsdon Park Medical Practice | half a mile |
| PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE | 1.1 miles |
| Haling Park Medical Practice | 1.3 miles |
| Birdhurst Medical Practice | 1.5 miles |
| Farley Road Medical Practice | 1.5 miles |
| Addington Medical Practice | 1.6 miles |
| Violet Lane Medical Practice | 1.7 miles |
| Keston Medical Practice | 1.8 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest is Mooi, Si Nen, approximately 0.5 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Mooi, Si Nen | 0.5 miles |
| Oaktree Dental Practice | 1.1 miles |
| McCarthy Dental Practice | 1.1 miles |
| Dathi, Noozhat Alibhai | 1.2 miles |
| Blue Dental Clinic | 1.2 miles |
| The McDonogh Practice | 1.4 miles |
| Dental Beauty Addington | 1.5 miles |
| Heathfield Dental Clinic | 1.5 miles |
| Gentle Dental Care | 1.7 miles |
| Park Lane Dental | 1.8 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest is Purley War Memorial Hospital, approximately 1.8 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Purley War Memorial Hospital | 1.8 miles |
| Gstt @ West Valley Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Shirley Oaks Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital | 2.9 miles |
| Woodleigh Community Hospital | 3 miles |
| Croydon University Hospital | 3.3 miles |
| Priory Hospital Hayes Grove | 4.2 miles |
| Caterham Dene Community Hospital | 4.4 miles |
| Royal Marsden Hospital | 5.1 miles |
| North Downs Hospital | 5.1 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to South Croydon, CR2 1FD. The nearest is Basil H Bloom Optometrist, approximately 0.5 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Basil H Bloom Optometrist | 0.5 miles |
| Baileys Opticians | 0.9 miles |
| Healthcall Optical Services Ltd | 1.4 miles |
| Balham Eyecare Centre | 1.9 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Purley | 1.9 miles |
| Pursers Optometrists | 1.9 miles |
| Rawling & Sons Ltd | 1.9 miles |
| A M S Ophthalmic Opticians | 1.9 miles |
| Tesco Opticians | 1.9 miles |
| Young's Opticians | 2.1 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.