Postcode CR2 2BL (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 2BL and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 2BL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 2BL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to CR2 2BL is Purley Park Road which is centered 131 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Montpelier Road and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.03 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 658 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 2BL (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 2BL is Kilkenny Tavern and is 5.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 5.3 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Purley Park Road 131 m
St Denys Close 219 m
The Close 226 m
Montpelier Road 229 m
Whytecliffe Road North 257 m
Grasmere Road 259 m
Glenn Avenue 293 m
Christchurch Road 297 m
Wyvern Road 311 m
Downs Road 341 m
Haling Down Passage 380 m
High Street 522 m
Pampisford Road 547 m
Purley Downs Road 1.05 km
A2022 1.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 2BL

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 2BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
141 m
Cumnor House School 534 m
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
787 m
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
787 m
St David's School 1.1 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
1.15 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
1.42 km
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2018)
1.48 km
St Giles School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.48 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.67 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.75 km
Laleham Lea School 1.76 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.78 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.8 km
Wallington Primary Academy 1.81 km
Aerodrome Primary Academy Good
(May 19, 2021)
1.97 km
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Outstanding
(June 8, 2017)
1.98 km
St Elphege's RC Junior School Outstanding
(September 15, 2021)
1.99 km
St Elphege's RC Infants' School Outstanding
(May 3, 2013)
1.99 km
Whitgift School 1.99 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Montpelier Road Bus Stop/Station 30 m
Montpelier Road Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Wyvern Road Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Brighton Road Purley Downs Road Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Wyvern Road Bus Stop/Station 239 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.03 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.03 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.03 km
Purley Rail Station Rail 658 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 687 m
Purley Oaks Rail Station Rail 880 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.67 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.82 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.97 km

Nearby Nature

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

Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.23 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Breakneck Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Croham Hurst Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Duppas Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.34271300
Longitude -0.10908600
OS Easting 531800
OS Northing 0162100
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17663
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 E33033225
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 031
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 031D
Output Area / Small Area 4C3