CR2 is sandwiched conveniently between Croydon and Purley town centres. Residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping, with the nearby Tesco Extra in Purley, Whitgift Centre in Croydon and the small grouping of shops, including a local post office and convenience stores, along South End Road. This road connects the area to the busy Croydon town centre and has much to offer in the way of dining out, with Italian, Indian, Mexican and Persian restaurants, as well as a number of pubs and bars.he Monks Hill Sports Centre on Farnborough Avenue caters for the recreation needs of locals, as do a number of local golf, tennis, swimming and martial arts clubs. The South Croydon train station provides links to East Croydon station and West Croydon station, which ultimately lead to London Victoria and London Bridge. This, together with its well-established bus routes, makes CR2 a popular home for commuters.Sanderstead, whilst more removed from Croydon and Purley commercial centres, also has a railway station that serves the main London stations. Frequent buses run to Croydon, Purley and Warlingham. Green open spaces are aplenty in Sanderstead with the Sanderstead Recreational Ground. Golf enthusiasts may head to nearby Purley Downs, Croham Hurst and Selsdon Park.