The postcode CR2 2QA is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 2QA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR2 2QA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 2QA as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to CR2 2QA is The Close which is centered 121 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wyvern Road and is 76 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.01 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 703 m away.
The closest primary school to CR2 2QA (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 2QA is Kilkenny Tavern and is 5.29 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 5.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
Policing for CR2 2QA 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 2QA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR2 2QA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR2 2QA
| 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 2QA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 23 m |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 2-13 | 435 m | |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 677 m |
| Thomas More Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 677 m |
| Harris Academy Purley | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (December 8, 2011) | 1.07 km |
| St David's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.08 km | |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| St Giles School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| The John Fisher School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 1.64 km |
| Laleham Lea School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.66 km | |
| Wallington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.73 km |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (September 15, 2021) | 1.85 km |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (May 3, 2013) | 1.85 km |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 19, 2021) | 1.86 km |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 1.87 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 1.92 km |
| Whitgift School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.93 km | |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 8, 2017) | 1.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 2QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 5.13 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 5.23 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 5.23 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 5.23 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 5.23 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 5.23 km | |
| Kilkenny Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 5.29 km | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2022 | 5.29 km | |
| Selhurst News Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 5.29 km | |
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 5.46 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 5.46 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 5.46 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 5.46 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 5.55 km | |
| Holly Lodge Children's Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 5.56 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 5.58 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 5.58 km | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 5.58 km | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 5.58 km | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 5.58 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 2QA - Data from Apr 2022
| Wyvern Road | 76 m | |
| Wyvern Road | 107 m | |
| Montpelier Road | 125 m | |
| Montpelier Road | 178 m | |
| Brighton Road Purley Downs Road | 262 m | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 3.01 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 3.02 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 3.02 km | |
| Purley Rail Station | 703 m | |
| Purley Rail Station | 742 m | |
| Purley Oaks Rail Station | 909 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 20.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 20.9 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 21.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 2QA - Data from Dec 2021
| Haling Grove | 1.18 km | |
| Purley Beeches | 1.24 km | |
| Purley Downs | 1.37 km | |
| Foxley Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Coombes Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Round Shaw | 1.86 km | |
| Copse Hill Spinney | 2.09 km | |
| Breakneck Hill | 2.32 km | |
| Croham Hurst | 2.33 km | |
| Mitchley Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Sanderstead Plantation | 2.68 km | |
| Duppas Hill | 2.68 km | |
| Selsdon Hill | 2.93 km | |
| Ragged Grove | 3 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 3.06 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.34363500 |
| Longitude | -0.11048400 |
| OS Easting | 531700 |
| OS Northing | 0162200 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 | E33033256 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 037 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 037C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |