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Live Traffic — Croydon

South London's largest borough — the A23 (Brixton Road/Brighton Road) is the main arterial route between central London and the M23/M25.

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Traffic in Croydon right now

Croydon is the most populous London borough and a major commercial centre in south London. The A23 (Purley Way/Brighton Road) runs north-south through the borough and is the primary route between central London and the M23 motorway to Gatwick and Brighton. Croydon town centre generates significant local traffic. The A232 links Croydon to Beckenham and Sutton. Purley Way is a major retail corridor with heavy weekend traffic.

The live camera feeds above are pulled directly from TfL's JamCam network and update automatically — each camera refreshes every 5 minutes during operational hours. The reel at the top cycles through available feeds from across the borough so you can get a quick read on conditions without clicking through individually. Click on any camera in the reel or grid to open the full feed view.

Places covered: Croydon · Purley · South Croydon · Norbury · Thornton Heath · Shirley · Coulsdon

When is traffic busiest in Croydon?

Peak hours: A23 northbound 7–9:30am and southbound 4:30–7pm are consistently congested. Purley Way retail parks cause significant Saturday afternoon queuing. Croydon town centre is busy throughout the working day.

Like most London boroughs, Croydon follows a broadly predictable weekly pattern. School holidays — particularly the summer break — can noticeably reduce peak congestion on residential and school-route roads, though leisure traffic on major arterials can partially offset this at weekends. Bank holidays are generally lighter, though leisure destinations may see higher-than-usual traffic.

The main roads to watch are the A23, A232, A212, A235 — these carry the bulk of through and commuter traffic and are the most likely to experience delays during peak periods.

How to use the live cameras

Each camera in the grid above links through to its individual feed page where you can see a larger view and read the camera's precise location. The reel at the top cycles automatically — use the previous/next buttons to jump through feeds manually, or click anywhere on the reel image to open that camera's dedicated page. The pause button holds the reel on the current camera.

Camera feeds come directly from TfL's JamCam network. Not all cameras broadcast video — some provide still images updated every few minutes. The reel prioritises video feeds where available and falls back to still images automatically. If a camera shows no image, it may be temporarily offline or undergoing maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

Is the A23 busy in Croydon right now?
The live camera feeds on this page show current conditions on the A23 and other Croydon roads. Check the reel for a quick overview of current conditions.
How is traffic in Croydon town centre today?
Croydon town centre is served by several camera feeds. Check the grid above for current conditions — the main arterials around North End and the flyover are the typical pressure points.
Is there a traffic camera near Purley?
There are JamCam cameras covering roads in and around Purley on the A23. Current feeds are shown in the grid above.
How bad is traffic on the Purley Way on weekends?
Purley Way can be very congested on Saturday afternoons due to retail traffic at the IKEA/Valley Park developments. The A23 junction with Purley Way is a regular weekend queuing point.

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