The London Borough of Croydon is a London borough in south London, part of Outer London. It covers an area of 87 km2 (33.6 sq mi). It is the southernmost borough of London. At its centre is the historic town of Croydon from which the borough takes its name; while other urban centres include Coulsdon, Purley, South Norwood, Norbury, New Addington and Thornton Heath. Croydon is mentioned in Domesday Book, and from a small market town has expanded into one of the most populous areas on the fringe of London. The borough is now one of London's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence in entertainment and the arts contribute to its status as a major metropolitan centre. Its population is 386,710, making it the second largest London borough and fifteenth largest English district.
New Addington is a town in South London, England, within the London Borough of Croydon and the historic county of Surrey. It is located 5 miles south east of Croydon, south of Addington Village and north of Biggin Hill.
Croydon Central is a constituency created in 1974 and is represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2017 by Labour MP Sarah Jones. The seat bucked the trend in national results in 2019, with Labour holding the seat with a slightly increased majority.
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood is a ward electing 3 councillors in the London Borough of Croydon. The ward came into existence on 3 May 2018.
Kenley is a ward covering the Kenley area of the London Borough of Croydon in the United Kingdom. It elects 2 councillors following the boundary changes made official on 3 May 2018. On 6 May 2021, 5 by-elections were held in Croydon following the resignation of 5 councillors across New Addington North, South Norwood, Kenley, Park Hill and Whitgift and Woodside.
Norbury & Pollards Hill is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It will elect 2 councillors, with the first election being held on 3 May 2018.
Norbury Park is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It was created from parts of the former Norbury and Upper Norwood wards. The ward's first election is 3 May 2018.
Park Hill & Whitgift is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon in the United Kingdom, covering the Park Hill and Whitgift estates. It is the only ward in Croydon with one councillor elected every 4 years. The ward was created following the Croydon Council boundary change in 2018. On 6 May 2021, 5 by-elections were held in Croydon following the resignation of 5 councillors across New Addington North, South Norwood, Kenley, Park Hill and Whitgift and Woodside.
Purley & Woodcote is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It is created from parts of Purley and Coulsdon West wards. The ward's first election is 3 May 2018.
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It was created from parts of the former Purley, Sanderstead and Waddon wards. The first election was on 3 May 2018.
Sanderstead is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. The ward received boundary changes in 2018, gaining territory from Croham ward, but losing Riddlesdown to Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown ward. The first election with new boundaries was 3 May 2018.
Selsdon & Addington Village is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon, created from the former Selsdon and Ballards and Heathfield wards. The first election was on 3 May 2018.
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It was created from parts of Selsdon and Ballards and Heathfield wards. The first election is May 3, 2018.
Shirley North is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It was created from the eastern half of Ashburton ward, and the area north of Wickham Road in Shirley ward. The first election was on 3 May 2018.
Shirley South is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. It was created from parts of the old Shirley and Heathfield wards. The first election was on 3 May 2018.
Thornton Heath is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. The ward covers part of the Thornton Heath Area. The first election held under the new boundaries was the 2018 Croydon Council Election.
Waddon is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. covering most of the Waddon Area. The new ward gained territory from Broad Green, and lost some to South Croydon as a result of the review. The first election since the boundary changes was on 3 May 2018 as part of the 2018 local elections.. The Labour councillors held all 3 seats.
West Thornton is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon, covering part of the Thornton Heath area. The first election held under the new ward boundaries was the 2018 Croydon Council election.
Woodside is a ward in the London Borough of Croydon. The ward covers the Woodside area. The first election to the new ward was on 13 May 2018. On 6 May 2021, 5 by-elections were held in Croydon following the resignation of 5 councillors across New Addington North, South Norwood, Kenley, Park Hill and Whitgift and Woodside.
New Addington was a ward covering the older part of the New Addington Estate in the London Borough of Croydon. It was abolished on 3 May 2018 and largely replaced by New Addington South.
