Postcode CR2 2DL (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 2DL and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 2DL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 2DL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR2 2DL is Sylverdale Road which is centered 79 m away.

The nearest bus stop is St James Road Kenley and is 70 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.2 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Riddlesdown Rail Station, 658 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 2DL (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 Thomas More Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CR2 2DL is Kilkenny Tavern and is 6.72 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6.66 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sylverdale Road 79 m
St James' Road 124 m
The Pines 132 m
Famet Avenue 149 m
Roke Lodge Road 155 m
Stevens Place 156 m
Greyfields Close 164 m
Lower Road 165 m
Cross Road 168 m
Pheasant Close 179 m
Purley Vale 208 m
Elm Road 225 m
Downs Court Road 237 m
Famet Close 264 m
Foxley Gardens 266 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 2DL

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 2DL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
420 m
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
778 m
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
971 m
St David's School 1.34 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.42 km
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.44 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.53 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.63 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.76 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.76 km
Cumnor House School 1.94 km
Woodcote Primary School 2.17 km
Woodcote High School Good
(March 20, 2018)
2.18 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
2.18 km
Kenley Primary School 2.27 km
Cumnor House School 2.31 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.31 km
Atwood Primary Academy 2.37 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.38 km
Laleham Lea School 2.4 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

St James Road Kenley Bus Stop/Station 70 m
St James Road Kenley Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Downs Court Road Selcroft Rd Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Legion House Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Downs Court Road Selcroft Rd Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.2 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.2 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.2 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 658 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 687 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 738 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.33 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.48 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 412 m
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 643 m
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.1 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.07 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.33010800
Longitude -0.10816900
OS Easting 531900
OS Northing 0160700
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14611
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033268
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 040
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 040D
Output Area / Small Area 4A3