Postcode CR2 2HG (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 2HG and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 2HG is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 2HG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 2HG is Higher Drive which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Northwood Avenue and is 356 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.3 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station, 531 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 2HG (for ages 11 and under) is St Nicholas School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 6, 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 2HG is Kilkenny Tavern and is 7.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Higher Drive 43 m
Bencombe Road 83 m
Woodland Way 100 m
Callow Field 176 m
Burcott Road 243 m
Densham Drive 245 m
Reedham Drive 303 m
Highland Road 333 m
Northwood Avenue 381 m
Haydn Avenue 500 m
Brighton Road 888 m
Old Lodge Lane 1.04 km
A2022 2.04 km
Godstone Road 2.12 km
B2030 3.63 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 2HG

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 2HG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
178 m
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
381 m
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
803 m
St David's School 1.13 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.36 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.37 km
Woodcote Primary School 1.57 km
Woodcote High School Good
(March 20, 2018)
1.6 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.75 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.75 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.77 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
1.84 km
Cumnor House School 1.86 km
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.97 km
Laleham Lea School 2.13 km
Cumnor House School 2.18 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
2.2 km
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.31 km
Kenley Primary School 2.6 km
Keston Primary School 2.67 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
6.34 km
Surrey Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
6.63 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
6.88 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
6.97 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
6.97 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
6.97 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
6.97 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.97 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
7.04 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
7.04 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
7.04 km
CH & Co Catering Group Ltd At Aberdour School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
7.09 km
The Coffee Shop At Aberdour School Parents Association Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 5, 2018
7.09 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.16 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.16 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.16 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.16 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.25 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.28 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
7.28 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Northwood Avenue Bus Stop/Station 356 m
Northwood Avenue Bus Stop/Station 376 m
Burcott Road Bus Stop/Station 383 m
Reedham Drive Bus Stop/Station 389 m
Reedham Drive Bus Stop/Station 398 m
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.3 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.3 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.3 km
Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station Rail 531 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Purley Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.16 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.32 km

Nearby Nature

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

Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 249 m
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.71 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.9 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Twiners Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Dunstan's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32845000
Longitude -0.11685000
OS Easting 531300
OS Northing 0160500
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28333
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Kenley
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 E33033271
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 041
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 041D
Output Area / Small Area 6A1