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CR5

Croydon, London · Carshalton South & Clockhouse, Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne, Coulsdon Town, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton, Old Coulsdon, Purley & Woodcote

History & heritage

CR5 lies within Croydon. Historically part of Surrey until becoming a London borough in 1965. Croydon Airport served as London's principal airport for international flights before Heathrow opened, and the area remains one of London's largest commercial centres outside the centre.

Key facts

  • Historically part of Surrey until becoming a London borough in 1965. Croydon Airport served as London's principal airport for international flights before Heathrow opened, and the area remains one of London's largest commercial centres outside the centre.