New Addington South sits on the eastern edge of the London Borough of Croydon in south‑east Greater London. It is largely a residential area that grew as a mid‑20th century estate, with a mix of council and private housing and a strong local identity; the nearby New Addington Tramlink terminus provides regular links into East Croydon and the wider transport network.
The ward feels a little separated from the urban core, bordered by pockets of greenbelt and open space, which gives it a semi‑suburban character. Social and economic challenges have prompted a number of local regeneration and community initiatives in recent years, and the area is notable for its active community centres, local shops and volunteer groups that help knit neighbourhood life together.
Postcode districts covering New Addington South
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Islington 14.8 miles23.9 km
- City of Westminster 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Bexley 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Sutton 7.4 miles12 km
- Crawley 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Croydon 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Harrow 22.4 miles36 km
- Maidstone 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Woking 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Grays 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Chatham 23.5 miles37.8 km
Neighbouring places
- New Addington North Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Selsdon & Addington Village Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Chelsham and Farleigh Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Hayes & Coney Hall Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bromley Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Biggin Hill Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Shirley South Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- West Wickham Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sanderstead Ward 3 miles4.8 km
- Warlingham Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in New Addington South
CR0 0BA, CR0 0DF, CR0 0DB, CR9 0DB, CR0 0BQ, CR0 0BZ, CR0 0LS, CR0 0LX, CR0 0NG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.7 miles18.8 km
- London Gatwick Airport 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Hayes Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Wickham Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near New Addington South Ad
- The Landing Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Croydon 4 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Brama 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hilton London Croydon 4 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The George & Dragon 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Greyhound Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- Toby Carvery Beckenham by Innkeeper's Collection 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in New Addington South
- Fairchildes Primary School Primary
- Meridian High School Secondary
- Rowdown Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Beckenham Library Library 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Selhurst Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 7.2 miles11.6 km
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 7.5 miles12 km
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 8.2 miles13.1 km
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Ritzy Theatre 9.4 miles15.1 km
- National Maritime Museum Museum 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Queen's House Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km