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New Addington name derives from Eddintone that comes from the Anglo-Saxon proper name Edda. Until the 20th century, the area consisted mainly of farms. Fisher’s Farm, Castle Hill, and Addington Lodge were some of the most important farms. In 1935, a part of Fisher’s Farm was converted into an estate that was supposed to include more than 4,000 homes, two churches, shops, and a cinema. This part of New Addington is also called The Boot’s Estate after Charles Boot, the chairman of the First National Housing Trust. The start of World War II halted the development. The estate became known as Little Siberia because it was one of the coldest South London areas. The CR0 area is the largest in the UK by population.
Hutchinson’s Bank is a nature reserve in New Addington. More than 100 species of moths have been sighted. The greater yellow-rattle, a rare UK plant, grows here. Other plants of interest include various species of orchids, dogwood, and wayfaring tree. Man on the Moon is a CR0 pub that honors the moon landing. The pub dates from 1960 and it was initially named Man in the Moon. The name changed nine years later. The bar features moon landing memorabilia and trophies from local darts and tug of war competitions. Randall Tavern is another pub in New Addington. It was formerly known as Bunker’s Knob.
St Edward’s Church was established in 1957. The rejuvenation of the Central Parade includes the development of a first-class leisure venue. Better New Addington Leisure Center is a £25 million project. The center features a swimming pool, gyms, sports areas, various activity studios, and two halls that can be booked by locals for events. The Times School Guide 2020 ranks Applegarth Academy in New Addington as the sixth best primary UK school based on the 2019 SAT results.
