Postcode CR2 5AH (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 5AH and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 5AH is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 5AH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR2 5AH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 5AH as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to CR2 5AH is Bourne View which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hawkhirst Road and is 152 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.02 km away at Gravel Hill Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 664 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 5AH (for ages 11 and under) is Kenley Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Warlingham School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 21, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CR2 5AH is The Joiners Arms and is 7.4 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 7.32 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

Policing for CR2 5AH 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 5AH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR2 5AH, and the approximate distance away.

Bourne View 14 m
Gomshall Gardens 29 m
Valley View Gardens 115 m
Glenside Close 137 m
Garston Lane 153 m
Ashurst Close 194 m
Valley Road 201 m
Wildwood Court 207 m
Hazeldene Court 230 m
Bader Close 250 m
Godstone Road 285 m
Cumberlands 401 m
Hawkhirst Road 521 m
Kenley Lane 533 m
Riddlesdown Road 740 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 5AH

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 5AH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
444 m
Kenley Primary School 873 m
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.06 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.22 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.54 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.7 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.7 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.73 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.77 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.79 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.97 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.02 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 2.25 km
Keston Primary School 2.36 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.62 km
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.64 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.67 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.73 km
St David's School 2.76 km
Audley Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.81 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 5AH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.32 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.32 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.32 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.32 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.33 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.4 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.44 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
7.44 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.44 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.44 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.44 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
7.44 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
7.47 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
7.47 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
7.47 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
7.47 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.47 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
7.48 km
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
7.5 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
7.52 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 5AH - Data from Apr 2022

Hawkhirst Road Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Hawkhirst Road Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Garston Lane Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Bader Close Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Garston Lane Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Gravel Hill Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.02 km
Gravel Hill Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.05 km
Gravel Hill Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.07 km
Kenley Rail Station Rail 664 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 676 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.29 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.74 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.88 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.95 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 5AH - Data from Dec 2021

Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 899 m
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 931 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.57 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Joysons Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Tithepit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Coxes Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32176400
Longitude -0.09272600
OS Easting 533000
OS Northing 0159800
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21108
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033278
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 042
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 042B
Output Area / Small Area 5B1