Postcode CR2 2JB (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 2JB and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 2JB 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 2JB as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to CR2 2JB is Oscar Close which is centered 62 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Russell Hill Road and is 161 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.58 km away at Wandle Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 499 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 2JB (for ages 11 and under) is Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 16, 2018. 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 2JB is Kilkenny Tavern and is 5.75 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 5.69 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Oscar Close 62 m
More Close 92 m
Coldharbour Lane 136 m
Russell Hill Road 169 m
Banstead Road 215 m
Russell Hill Place 268 m
High Tree Close 284 m
Russell Hill 309 m
Kimberley Place 346 m
Russell Green Close 351 m
Highbarrow Close 356 m
Hereward Avenue 366 m
Gilliam Grove 378 m
Furze Lane 561 m
Foxley Lane 781 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 2JB

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 2JB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
339 m
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
339 m
St David's School 439 m
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
694 m
Cumnor House School 982 m
Laleham Lea School 1.11 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.12 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.34 km
Cumnor House School 1.41 km
Wallington Primary Academy 1.45 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
1.55 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.7 km
St Elphege's RC Junior School Outstanding
(September 15, 2021)
1.78 km
St Elphege's RC Infants' School Outstanding
(May 3, 2013)
1.78 km
Woodcote High School Good
(March 20, 2018)
1.79 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.86 km
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2018)
1.88 km
St Giles School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.88 km
Woodcote Primary School 1.91 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
2.06 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.61 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
5.69 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
5.69 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
5.69 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.69 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
5.69 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
5.75 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
5.75 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
5.75 km
Holly Lodge Children's Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
6 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
6.02 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
6.02 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
6.02 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
6.02 km
Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
6.06 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
6.12 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.15 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
6.15 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.15 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.15 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Russell Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Purley Library Bus Stop/Station 172 m
Purley Hospital Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Purley Cross Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Purley Library Bus Stop/Station 273 m
Wandle Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.58 km
Wandle Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.58 km
Wandle Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.59 km
Purley Rail Station Rail 499 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 562 m
Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station Rail 1.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.34 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.5 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.68 km

Nearby Nature

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

Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.77 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Little Woodcote Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Breakneck Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.99 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Croham Hurst Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Duppas Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.02 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.34107700
Longitude -0.11920400
OS Easting 531100
OS Northing 0161900
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14497
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: 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 E33033257
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 037
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 037B
Output Area / Small Area 4C3