Postcode CR2 0WL (Croydon) Terminated July 2005

Map showing CR2 0WL and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 0WL is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in May 2004 and terminated in July 2005.CR2 0WL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

CR2 0WL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 CR2 0WL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 0WL is Merrin Hill which is centered 29 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Downsway and is 83 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.05 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Riddlesdown Rail Station, 778 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 0WL (for ages 11 and under) is Gresham Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 24, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Thomas More Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CR2 0WL is The Joiners Arms and is 5.69 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 5.61 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

Policing for CR2 0WL 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 CR2 0WL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR2 0WL, and the approximate distance away.

Merrin Hill 29 m
Stableford Close 65 m
Hillbarn 169 m
Court Hill 226 m
Montague Avenue 264 m
Downsway 264 m
Briton Close 291 m
Maywater Close 324 m
Brian Avenue 326 m
Briton Crescent 346 m
Purley Downs Road 467 m
Sanderstead Hill 478 m
Riddlesdown Road 1.22 km
Godstone Road 1.86 km
A2022 3.16 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 0WL

Introduction May 2004
Termination July 2005
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CR2 0WL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
878 m
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
972 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.35 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.4 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.6 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.61 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
1.74 km
Cumnor House School 1.79 km
Croydon High School 2.01 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
2.17 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.24 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
2.25 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.25 km
St David's School 2.31 km
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2018)
2.37 km
St Giles School Good
(December 12, 2017)
2.37 km
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
2.44 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
2.47 km
Kenley Primary School 2.48 km
St Peter's Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
2.49 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 0WL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
5.61 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
5.61 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
5.61 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
5.61 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.61 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
5.69 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
5.72 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
5.72 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
5.72 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
5.72 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
5.72 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
5.72 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
5.75 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
5.75 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
5.75 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.75 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
5.75 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
5.78 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
5.81 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
5.81 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 0WL - Data from Apr 2022

Downsway Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Downsway Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Maywater Close Bus Stop/Station 393 m
Maywater Close Bus Stop/Station 434 m
Sanderstead United Reformed Ch Bus Stop/Station 459 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.05 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.05 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.05 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 778 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 816 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 846 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.43 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.58 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 0WL - Data from Dec 2021

Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 414 m
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 530 m
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 980 m
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.51 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Breakneck Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Croham Hurst Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.33716600
Longitude -0.08977500
OS Easting 533161
OS Northing 0161518
OS Positional Quality Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28273
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Sanderstead
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Indian tech achievers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033243
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 035
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 035D
Output Area / Small Area 6A1