Postcode CR2 1BL (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 1BL and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 1BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.2 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 1BL as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 1BL is Friends Road which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Foxley Hill Road and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.8 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 223 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 1BL (for ages 11 and under) is St David's School. 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 1BL is Kilkenny Tavern and is 6.19 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Friends Road 34 m
Gables Court 106 m
Approach Road 133 m
Cliff End 181 m
Foxley Hill Road 194 m
Warren Road 204 m
Dale Road 215 m
Selcroft Road 224 m
Pearson Close 226 m
Purley Hill 246 m
Hamilton Close 255 m
Olden Lane 257 m
Station Approach 310 m
Whytecliffe Road South 353 m
Purley Road 384 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 1BL

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 1BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St David's School 782 m
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
871 m
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
923 m
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.09 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.09 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.09 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.23 km
Cumnor House School 1.34 km
Laleham Lea School 1.81 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.84 km
Cumnor House School 1.87 km
Woodcote High School Good
(March 20, 2018)
1.95 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
1.97 km
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.99 km
Woodcote Primary School 2.01 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.04 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2.17 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
2.2 km
Wallington Primary Academy 2.23 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.25 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Foxley Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Foxley Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Foxley Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Foxley Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Sunnydene Road Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.8 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.81 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.81 km
Purley Rail Station Rail 223 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 286 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 861 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.85 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.15 km

Nearby Nature

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

Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 648 m
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.18 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.33557000
Longitude -0.11225100
OS Easting 531600
OS Northing 0161300
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27652
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Purley & Woodcote
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 E33033254
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 037F
Output Area / Small Area 6A1