The postcode CR2 2DR is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 2DR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR2 2DR 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 2DR as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to CR2 2DR is Purley Vale which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Northwood Avenue and is 148 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.19 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 723 m away.
The closest primary school to CR2 2DR (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 2DR is Kilkenny Tavern and is 6.65 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
Policing for CR2 2DR is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Croydon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CR2 2DR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR2 2DR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR2 2DR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1990 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CR2 2DR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 613 m |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 613 m |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 873 m |
| St David's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.12 km | |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| The Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Thomas More Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.58 km |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 1.66 km |
| New Valley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.83 km | |
| Woodcote High School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| Woodcote Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.98 km | |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.09 km | |
| Laleham Lea School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.18 km | |
| The John Fisher School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 2.23 km |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 19, 2022) | 2.29 km |
| Gresham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 2.36 km |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.45 km |
| Harris Academy Purley | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (December 8, 2011) | 2.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 2DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 6.49 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 6.59 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 6.59 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 6.59 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 6.59 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 6.59 km | |
| Kilkenny Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 6.65 km | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2022 | 6.65 km | |
| Selhurst News Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 6.65 km | |
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 6.73 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 6.73 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 6.73 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 6.73 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 6.82 km | |
| Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 6.84 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 6.85 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 6.85 km | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 6.85 km | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 6.85 km | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 6.85 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 2DR - Data from Apr 2022
| Northwood Avenue | 148 m | |
| St James Road Kenley | 150 m | |
| Sunnydene Road | 232 m | |
| Northwood Avenue | 241 m | |
| Sunnydene Road | 257 m | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 4.19 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 4.2 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 4.2 km | |
| Purley Rail Station | 723 m | |
| Purley Rail Station | 784 m | |
| Riddlesdown Rail Station | 787 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.38 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.53 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 19.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 2DR - Data from Dec 2021
| Foxley Wood | 252 m | |
| Coombes Wood | 861 m | |
| Purley Downs | 1.22 km | |
| Copse Hill Spinney | 1.6 km | |
| Purley Beeches | 1.71 km | |
| Mitchley Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Scrub Shaw | 2.07 km | |
| Stonyfield Shaw | 2.09 km | |
| In Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Bleakfield Shaw | 2.12 km | |
| Dollyper's Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Ragged Grove | 2.33 km | |
| Barnfield Shaw | 2.47 km | |
| Ansley Berry Shaw | 2.53 km | |
| Haling Grove | 2.54 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.33105300 |
| Longitude | -0.11100100 |
| OS Easting | 531700 |
| OS Northing | 0160800 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33033268 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 040 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 040D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |