Postcode CR2 2AG (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 2AG and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 2AG is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 2AG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR2 2AG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 2AG as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to CR2 2AG is Glenn Avenue which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Christchurch Road Purley Hospital and is 203 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.33 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 359 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 2AG (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 2AG is Kilkenny Tavern and is 5.68 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 5.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Policing for CR2 2AG 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 2AG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR2 2AG, and the approximate distance away.

Glenn Avenue 23 m
Whytecliffe Road North 77 m
Redbarn Close 83 m
Christchurch Road 193 m
Hill View Close 204 m
Grasmere Road 242 m
Holt Place 244 m
Downs Road 255 m
Whytecliffe Road South 257 m
High Street 290 m
The Spinney 290 m
Woburn Avenue 291 m
Warren Road 306 m
Harman Place 309 m
Purley Park Road 369 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 2AG

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 2AG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
415 m
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
801 m
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
801 m
Cumnor House School 834 m
St David's School 886 m
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.36 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
1.46 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.53 km
Laleham Lea School 1.71 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.71 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
1.72 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.72 km
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2018)
1.79 km
St Giles School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.79 km
Wallington Primary Academy 1.92 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.95 km
Cumnor House School 1.98 km
St Elphege's RC Junior School Outstanding
(September 15, 2021)
2.16 km
St Elphege's RC Infants' School Outstanding
(May 3, 2013)
2.16 km
Woodcote High School Good
(March 20, 2018)
2.24 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 2AG - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 2AG - Data from Apr 2022

Christchurch Road Purley Hospital Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Montpelier Road Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Purley Station Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Purley High Street Bus Stop/Station 287 m
Purley Hospital Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.33 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.34 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.34 km
Purley Rail Station Rail 359 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 378 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.03 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.36 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.51 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 2AG - Data from Dec 2021

Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.17 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Breakneck Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Croham Hurst Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.34004000
Longitude -0.11063200
OS Easting 531700
OS Northing 0161800
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22543
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033253
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 037C
Output Area / Small Area 4C3