Croydon · CR8

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Covering Purley, Kenley, including Carshalton South & Clockhouse, Coulsdon Town, Old Coulsdon. Find plumbers nearby.

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CR8 (Purley) in a nutshell

CR8 covers Purley, Kenley, in Croydon and Sutton and Tandridge. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CR8

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Two councils in one district

CR8 is split between Croydon and Sutton and Tandridge. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CR8 stretches across Carshalton South & Clockhouse, Coulsdon Town, Kenley and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CR8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Converted flats and bedsits

Converted houses often share pipework between flats, so a leak upstairs can become your problem. Know where your stopcock is!

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Croydon: 8.5% converted/shared houses
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Croydon page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CR8 cover?

CR8 (Purley, Kenley) includes the wards of Carshalton South & Clockhouse, Coulsdon Town, Kenley, Old Coulsdon, Portley & Queens Park, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, Purley & Woodcote, South Beddington & Roundshaw, Whyteleafe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CR8?

Neighbouring districts include CR2 (South Croydon), CR5 (Coulsdon), CR3 (Caterham) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CR8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CR8?

About 12,331 households and 32,307 residents at the 2011 Census, across 803 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CR8 in?

CR8 sits in Croydon, Sutton, Tandridge (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Carshalton and Wallington, Croydon South, East Surrey.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CR8 1
Areas covered
Purley, Kenley 2
Active postcodes
803 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,331 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
32,307 2
Electoral wards
Carshalton South & Clockhouse, Coulsdon Town, Kenley, Old Coulsdon, Portley & Queens Park, Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, Purley & Woodcote, South Beddington & Roundshaw … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Carshalton and Wallington, Croydon South, East Surrey 4
Local authority
Croydon, Sutton, Tandridge 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Croydon built-up area)
8.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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