Tallest Structures
The two tallest structures, as of the beginning of 2008, in Croydon are listed below. Structures which have been demolished are not included. A structure differs from a high-rise by its lack of floors and habitability.
| Rank | Name | Built | Use | Height | Location | |
| metres | feet | |||||
| 1. | Croydon transmitting station | 1962 | Telecoms | 153 | 502 | Upper Norwood |
| 2 | IKEA Towers | 1950 | Power station chimneys | Purley Way | ||
Read more about this topic: List Of Tallest Buildings And Structures In Croydon
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