For the history of the original town see History of Croydon
The name Croydon comes from Crogdene or Croindone, named by the Saxons in the 8th century when they … 展开

The borough is in the far south of London, with the M25 orbital motorway stretching to the south of it, between Croydon and Tandridge. … 展开

The main employment sectors of the Borough is retail and enterprise which is mainly based in Central Croydon. Major employers are well-known companies, who hold stores or offices … 展开

Home Office policing in Croydon is provided by the Metropolitan Police. The force's Croydon arm have their head offices for policing on 展开

The local authority is Croydon Council, which meets at Croydon Town Hall on Katherine Street in the centre of Croydon, and has its main offices at the adjoining Bernard Weatherill House. … 展开

Population change
The table shows population change since 1801, including the percentage change since previous census. Although the London Borough of … 展开

Rail
East Croydon and West Croydon are the main stations in the borough. South Croydon railway station is … 展开