So, you are coming to Croydon and want to find free parking? At first glance, this did seem like a very tall order, but great news! For I have scoured the town for you and found some great little gems for you. So read on
Free Parking in Croydon, London, UK – 2023
Where is there free parking in Croydon? It is possible to park for free for an unlimited time in Croydon on the roads listed below
- Fitzjames Ave
- Castlemaine Ave
- King Gardens
- Upfield
- Binfield Road
- Ashburton Rd
- Mapledale Ave
- Binfield Rd
- Price Rd
- Croham Park Ave
- Cheyne Walk
- Hillside Rd
- Ashburton Close
Croydon Central Permit Zone – When’s it Free
The below roads make up the most central part of Croydon town and are the most unforgiving when it comes to when you can park for free. But for what it’s worth, there is a small window.
So when is it possible to park for free in central Croydon? You can park for free on all the roads listed below in central Croydon from midnight to 8 am
- Roman Way
- Church street
- Ruskin Road
- Tamworth Road
- Old Palace Road
- Church road
- Drummond Road
- Keeley Road
- Charles Street
- Howley Road
One-Hour Free Parking
Croydon council have also kindly put into place a ‘free to park for 1 hour’ system in the below-mentioned road. This is help towards supporting local businesses by encouraging customers back to these areas.
PLEASE NOTE: To avoid a penalty charge, you must get a ticket from the machine first
- Lower Addiscombe Road – by Davidson Road and in Addiscombe local centre
- Cherry Orchard Road (Lower Addiscombe Road end)
- High Street, Thornton Heath
- High Street, Purley
- Whytecliffe Road South by High Street, Purley
- Old Lodge Lane – by Brighton Road, Purley
- Portland Road, South Norwood
- Station Road, South Norwood
- Addington Road, Selsdon
- Brighton Road, South Croydon – by Wyche Grove, Kingsdown Avenue and Biddulph Road
- Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood (by Crown Point)
- Beulah Road, Thornton Heath (by Parchmore Road)
- Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon (Lion Green Road to Brighton Road)
- Doble Close by Brighton Rd, Coulsdon
- The Avenue, Coulsdon (Brighton Road end)
- Station Approach Road, Coulsdon (Brighton Road end)
- Malcolm Road, Coulsdon (Brighton Road end outside Waitrose Car Park)
- Central Parade (Service Road), New Addington
- Sanderstead Road & Station Approach, South Croydon
- Mansfield Road, South Croydon
Free Parking for 30 Minutes
You can stay for up to 2 hours in these bays, with the first 30 minutes free:
- London Road, West Croydon Station to Sumner Road
- South End, Croydon
- Selsdon Road, South Croydon – between Ledbury Road and Bartlett Street.
Source croydon.gov website
I hope you have found this article helpful. But if for one reason or another, you are still not happy with the available options. May I suggest trying ‘Just Park’
Just Park is an app that makes it possible for you to hire residents with spare parking spaces at a very reasonable price. See the Banner above and try it out. You will love it.
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That just leaves me to wish you a safe drive and an enjoyable trip.
