Postcode CR2 3AW (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 3AW and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 3AW is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 3AW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR2 3AW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 3AW as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to CR2 3AW is Purley Rise which is centered 109 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Grovelands Road (CR8) and is 88 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.29 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station, 417 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 3AW (for ages 11 and under) is St David's School. 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 3AW is Kilkenny Tavern and is 6.48 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Policing for CR2 3AW 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 3AW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR2 3AW, and the approximate distance away.

Purley Rise 109 m
Box Ridge Avenue 171 m
Hill Road 171 m
Sydney Avenue 197 m
Lansdowne Road 221 m
Grovelands Road 251 m
Weall Close 257 m
Fairbairn Close 337 m
Beaumont Road 343 m
Watney Close 369 m
Graham Road 414 m
Monahan Avenue 416 m
Woodcote Valley Road 459 m
Downlands Road 530 m
Brighton Road 991 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 3AW

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 3AW - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St David's School 339 m
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
678 m
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.02 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.04 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.04 km
Cumnor House School 1.2 km
Woodcote High School Good
(March 20, 2018)
1.26 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
1.3 km
Woodcote Primary School 1.33 km
Laleham Lea School 1.33 km
The John Fisher School Good
(January 23, 2018)
1.4 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.47 km
Cumnor House School 1.67 km
Wallington Primary Academy 2.01 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2.14 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.16 km
Harris Academy Purley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
2.27 km
Wallington High School for Girls Good
(October 9, 2019)
2.36 km
St Elphege's RC Junior School Outstanding
(September 15, 2021)
2.4 km
St Elphege's RC Infants' School Outstanding
(May 3, 2013)
2.4 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 3AW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
6.33 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
6.41 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
6.41 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
6.41 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
6.41 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.41 km
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
6.46 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.48 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
6.48 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
6.48 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
6.73 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
6.73 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
6.73 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
6.73 km
Holly Lodge Children's Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
6.73 km
Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
6.79 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
6.82 km
Surrey Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
6.85 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.85 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
6.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 3AW - Data from Apr 2022

Grovelands Road (CR8) Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Grovelands Road (CR8) Bus Stop/Station 194 m
Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 299 m
Monahan Avenue Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Hill Road Bus Stop/Station 304 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.29 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.3 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.3 km
Reedham (Surrey) Rail Station Rail 417 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 647 m
Purley Rail Station Rail 652 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.62 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.77 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.96 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 3AW - Data from Dec 2021

Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 799 m
Copse Hill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 873 m
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.89 km
Round Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Little Woodcote Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Twiners Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.33483300
Longitude -0.12233100
OS Easting 530900
OS Northing 0161200
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18934
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 E33033260
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 038
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 038B
Output Area / Small Area 4C3