Postcode CR2 1BH (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 1BH and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 1BH is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 1BH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR2 1BH 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 1BH as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 1BH is Downs Road which is centered 45 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Montpelier Road and is 371 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.17 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 602 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 1BH (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley). It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 8, 2017. 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 1BH is Kilkenny Tavern and is 5.62 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 5.56 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Policing for CR2 1BH 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 1BH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR2 1BH, and the approximate distance away.

Downs Road 45 m
Grasmere Road 103 m
Holt Place 132 m
Harman Place 136 m
Purley Bury Avenue 149 m
The Spinney 190 m
Glenn Avenue 292 m
Purley Park Road 296 m
Hill View Close 303 m
Yew Tree Walk 308 m
Whytecliffe Road North 331 m
Brancaster Lane 337 m
Purley Bury Close 379 m
Warren Road 469 m
Riddlesdown Avenue 518 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 1BH

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1990
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 CR2 1BH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
502 m
Cumnor House School 867 m
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.07 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.07 km
St David's School 1.18 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
1.46 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.48 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.51 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
1.56 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.67 km
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2018)
1.77 km
St Giles School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.77 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.85 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
2 km
Laleham Lea School 2 km
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
2.04 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
2.07 km
Wallington Primary Academy 2.14 km
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
2.19 km
Whitgift School 2.25 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 1BH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.45 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
5.56 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
5.56 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
5.56 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.56 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
5.56 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
5.62 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
5.62 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
5.62 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
5.69 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
5.69 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
5.69 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
5.69 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
5.78 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
5.81 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
5.81 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
5.81 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
5.81 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
5.81 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
5.81 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 1BH - Data from Apr 2022

Montpelier Road Bus Stop/Station 371 m
Montpelier Road Bus Stop/Station 384 m
Norman Avenue Bus Stop/Station 435 m
Norman Avenue Bus Stop/Station 440 m
Brighton Road Purley Downs Road Bus Stop/Station 453 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.17 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.17 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.17 km
Purley Rail Station Rail 602 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 608 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 836 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.42 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.57 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.71 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 1BH - Data from Dec 2021

Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 899 m
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 946 m
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Breakneck Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Croham Hurst Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.33997100
Longitude -0.10632800
OS Easting 532000
OS Northing 0161800
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28195
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown
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 E33033252
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 037D
Output Area / Small Area 6A1