Postcode CR2 1EY (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 1EY and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 1EY is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 1EY as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 1EY is Eskdale Gardens which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lower Barn Road and is 232 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.25 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 572 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 1EY (for ages 11 and under) is Harris Primary Academy Kenley. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 24, 2015. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Warlingham School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 21, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CR2 1EY is The Joiners Arms and is 6.74 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 6.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Eskdale Gardens 52 m
Buttermere Gardens 109 m
Derwent Drive 110 m
Grisedale Gardens 199 m
Dalegarth Gardens 199 m
Grisedale Close 218 m
Mitchley Avenue 235 m
Honister Heights 266 m
Ingleboro Drive 268 m
Riddlesdown Road 296 m
Copthorne Rise 338 m
Lower Barn Road 536 m
Godstone Road 906 m
Hayes Lane 1.94 km
A2022 3.27 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 1EY

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 1EY - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
469 m
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
836 m
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.35 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.38 km
Kenley Primary School 1.55 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.58 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.77 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.86 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.02 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.08 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.11 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.22 km
St David's School 2.29 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.39 km
Cumnor House School 2.42 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.55 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
2.55 km
Croydon High School 2.68 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
2.7 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lower Barn Road Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Lower Barn Road Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Riddlesdown Mitchley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 352 m
Riddlesdown Mitchley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 389 m
Riddlesdown School Riddlesdown Stn Bus Stop/Station 407 m
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.25 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.25 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.26 km
Kenley Rail Station Rail 572 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 613 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 621 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.38 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.53 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 377 m
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 594 m
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 862 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.21 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.23 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32807800
Longitude -0.09389900
OS Easting 532900
OS Northing 0160500
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29727
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 E33033275
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 042
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 042D
Output Area / Small Area 6A1