The London Borough of Croydon was created on 1 April 1965 under the London Government Act 1963, covering the combined area of the former Coulsdon and Purley Urban District and the County Borough of Croydon, both of which were abolished at the same time. The area was transferred from Surrey to Greater London to become one of the 32 London boroughs. The Farleigh area was removed from the borough in 1969 and transferred back to Surrey, becoming part of the parish of Chelsham and Farleigh.
the london borough of croydon was created on 1 april 1965 under the london government act 1963 covering the combined area of the former coulsdon and purley urban district and the county borough of croydon both of which were abolished at the same time the area was transferred from surrey to greater london to become one of the 32 london boroughs the farleigh area was removed from the borough in 1969 and transferred back to surrey becoming part of the parish of chelsham and farleigh