Postcode CR0 2QA (Croydon)

Map showing CR0 2QA and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR0 2QA is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CR0 2QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR0 2QA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CR0 2QA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR0 2QA is Northbrook Road which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Pawsons Road and is 159 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.61 km away at West Croydon Tram Stop The closest railway station is Selhurst Rail Station, 586 m away.

The closest primary school to CR0 2QA (for ages 11 and under) is The Crescent Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on November 4, 2021.

The local pub for residents of CR0 2QA is Kilkenny Tavern and is 607 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 614 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 89.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CR0 2QA is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Croydon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CR0 2QA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR0 2QA, and the approximate distance away.

Northbrook Road 61 m
Bedwell Close 61 m
Palmerston Road 74 m
Mayo Road 78 m
Sandringham Road 91 m
Marion Road 158 m
Kynaston Crescent 181 m
Broadway Avenue 204 m
Pitt Road 214 m
Kynaston Road 215 m
Henderson Road 236 m
Pawson's Road 245 m
Ely Road 257 m
Saxon Road 275 m
Swain Road 288 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR0 2QA

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CR0 2QA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) 338 m
Bensham Manor School Good
(January 17, 2018)
381 m
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Good
(January 24, 2018)
382 m
The Crescent Primary School Requires improvement
(November 4, 2021)
382 m
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
507 m
Whitehorse Manor Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
507 m
Ecclesbourne Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
575 m
Broadmead Primary School Requires improvement
(September 25, 2019)
646 m
St Chad's Catholic Primary School Good
(September 11, 2018)
893 m
Elmwood Junior School Good
(February 28, 2017)
923 m
Elmwood Infant School Good
(July 10, 2018)
923 m
Heavers Farm Primary School Good
(November 18, 2021)
944 m
Beckmead College 1.06 km
Chestnut Park Primary School Outstanding
(June 20, 2018)
1.19 km
Beulah Infants' School Good
(July 13, 2017)
1.22 km
Robert Fitzroy Academy Good
(July 3, 2018)
1.22 km
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
1.24 km
Paxton Academy Sports And Science Serious Weaknesses
(November 27, 2019)
1.33 km
St Mary's Catholic High School Good
(November 4, 2021)
1.39 km
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 1.41 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR0 2QA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holly Lodge Children's Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
338 m
Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
340 m
Selhurst Railway Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
521 m
Croydon Seventh Day Adventist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2019
569 m
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
607 m
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
607 m
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
607 m
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
614 m
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
614 m
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
614 m
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
614 m
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
614 m
Heavers Court Resource Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 23, 2020
631 m
Bucky's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2021
652 m
Candy Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
652 m
Doneagles Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2020
652 m
Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 19, 2020
652 m
Emek Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 25, 2021
652 m
Liquorbin Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
652 m
Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
652 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR0 2QA - Data from Apr 2022

Pawsons Road Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Pawsons Road Bus Stop/Station 163 m
The Crescent Selhurst Bus Stop/Station 272 m
Beaconsfield Road Legacy Youth Zone Bus Stop/Station 353 m
Talbot Road Thornton Heath Bus Stop/Station 465 m
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.61 km
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.62 km
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.62 km
Selhurst Rail Station Rail 586 m
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 652 m
Norwood Junction Rail Station Rail 1.53 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 10.12 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 10.12 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 10.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 26.34 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 26.49 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 26.65 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR0 2QA - Data from Dec 2021

South Norwood Lake Inland Water 2.18 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.8 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Duppas Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.01 km
Whitgift Pond Inland Water 3.02 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 3.03 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 3.45 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.62 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.92 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR0 2QA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 67.4 Mbps 89.1 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4.5 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17.5 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 100.3 12.9
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

33 meters consuming 438,310 kWh - mean 13,282 kWh : median 10,580 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

32 meters consuming 101,747 kWh - mean 3,180 kWh : median 2,355 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CR0 2QA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.39307700
Longitude -0.09604300
OS Easting 532563
OS Northing 0167724
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3866
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon North
Electoral Ward Selhurst
Local Authority District Croydon
Region / Government Office Region London
European Electoral Region London
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: London
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council London South

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000008
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

NHS England Region London
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Croydon
Cancer Alliance North West and South West London
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
London
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
South West London Health and Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS South West London CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033132
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 013E
Output Area / Small Area 4A3