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 miles
- Islington 14.8 miles
- City of Westminster 13.5 miles
- Bexley 10.7 miles
- Sutton 7.4 miles
- Crawley 17.4 miles
- Croydon 3.3 miles
- Harrow 22.4 miles
- Maidstone 23.4 miles
- Woking 24.7 miles
- Grays 17.9 miles
- Chatham 23.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- New Addington North Ward 0.9 miles
- Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Ward 1.3 miles
- Selsdon & Addington Village Ward 1.8 miles
- Chelsham and Farleigh Parish 2 miles
- Hayes & Coney Hall Ward 2.1 miles
- Bromley Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Warlingham East & Chelsham & Farleigh Ward 2.2 miles
- Biggin Hill Ward 2.4 miles
- Shirley South Ward 2.4 miles
- West Wickham Ward 2.5 miles
- Sanderstead Ward 3 miles
- Warlingham Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in New Addington South
CR0 0AN, CR0 0LH, CR0 0BN, CR0 0JL, CR0 0NJ, CR0 0JD, CR0 0BF, CR0 0AP, CR0 9UG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.7 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 14.7 miles
- Hayes Railway Station 2.6 miles
- West Wickham Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near New Addington South Ad
- The Landing Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- Brama 4 4.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon 4 4.5 miles
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 5.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Croydon 3 4.5 miles
- Premier Inn London Croydon South 3 3 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Croydon 3 4.4 miles
- Premier Inn London Croydon Town Centre 3 4.4 miles
- Bassetts House - Mins to Central London 2 3.5 miles
- easyHotel Croydon 4.1 miles
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 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 4.5 miles
- Beckenham Library Library 4.8 miles
- Selhurst Park Stadium 5.1 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 7.2 miles
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 7.5 miles
- Shoreham Aircraft Museum Museum 8.2 miles
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 8.2 miles
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 9.4 miles
- Ritzy Theatre 9.4 miles
- National Maritime Museum Museum 9.6 miles
- Queen's House Museum 9.7 miles