Selsdon and Addington Village sits in the southern part of the Croydon borough on the edge of south London and is largely a suburban, green area noted for its mix of 1930s housing, small parade shops and a strong village feel. The ward benefits from nearby green lungs such as Selsdon Wood and Addington Hills, and contains historic touches like Addington Palace, once a residence of archbishops, which gives the area a quietly rural character despite its proximity to the city.
Economically it leans on local independent businesses, community amenities and hospitality - for example the long‑standing Selsdon Park Hotel and its golf course - while many residents commute into central London or nearby Croydon by bus and Tramlink. Socially the ward tends to attract families and older homeowners, with active local groups and good access to walking and nature activities that shape its relaxed, community‑orientated atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Selsdon & Addington Village
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.2 miles
- Islington 13.7 miles
- City of Westminster 12.1 miles
- Bexley 11.3 miles
- Sutton 5.7 miles
- Crawley 17.3 miles
- Croydon 1.4 miles
- Harrow 20.7 miles
- Woking 23.1 miles
- Grays 19 miles
- Guildford 23.7 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 20.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Selsdon Vale & Forestdale Ward 0.8 miles
- Shirley South Ward 1.3 miles
- New Addington North Ward 1.4 miles
- Croydon Built-up area 1.4 miles
- South Croydon Ward 1.6 miles
- Sanderstead Ward 1.7 miles
- Park Hill & Whitgift Ward 1.7 miles
- New Addington South Ward 1.8 miles
- Addiscombe East Ward 2.1 miles
- Shirley North Ward 2.2 miles
- Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Ward 2.3 miles
- Addiscombe West Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Selsdon & Addington Village
CR2 7SA, CR2 8AH, CR2 7FN, CR2 8ND, CR2 8AJ, CR0 9AF, CR2 8AD, CR0 5AN, CR2 8DF … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 11.5 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 14.6 miles
- Sanderstead Railway Station 1.9 miles
- South Croydon Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Selsdon & Addington Village Ad
- Hampton by Hilton London Croydon 4 2.7 miles
- Hilton London Croydon 4 2.8 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon 4 2.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon 3 2.7 miles
- The Landing Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Greyhound Hotel 5 miles
- Brama 4.8 miles
- Toby Carvery Beckenham by Innkeeper's Collection 3 2.8 miles
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 5 miles
- Grand Sapphire Hotel & Banqueting 3 3 miles
Schools in Selsdon & Addington Village
- Quest Primary School Primary
- Red Gates School Special
- Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Primary
- The Quest Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Selhurst Park Stadium 3.6 miles
- Beckenham Library Library 4 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 4.6 miles
- Downe Bank Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.1 miles
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 6.1 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 7.1 miles
- Ritzy Theatre 8.1 miles
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 8.5 miles
- Pot Wood Forest 8.8 miles
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 8.9 miles
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Stadium 9 miles
- Lothian Wood Forest 9.1 miles