Postcode CR2 5BH (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 5BH and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 5BH 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 5BH as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR2 5BH is Bushey Close which is centered 85 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Old Barn Lane and is 122 m away. The closest railway station is Whyteleafe Rail Station, 846 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 5BH (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 5BH is The Flying Machine and is 7.73 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 7.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bushey Close 85 m
Old Barn Lane 97 m
Devon Close 186 m
Bourne Park Close 235 m
New Barn Lane 257 m
Waverley Avenue 336 m
Downsway 408 m
Mosslea Road 470 m
Beverley Road 478 m
Godstone Road 505 m
Valley Road 670 m
Riddlesdown Road 1.5 km
B2030 2.89 km
B269 6.98 km
A22 30.82 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 5BH

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 5BH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kenley Primary School 273 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
947 m
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.05 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.05 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.08 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.52 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.7 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 1.81 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.83 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
2.02 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2.17 km
Audley Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.29 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.29 km
Sunnydown School Good
(October 20, 2021)
2.29 km
Keston Primary School 2.42 km
Warlingham Village Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
2.56 km
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Good
(November 10, 2021)
2.6 km
de Stafford School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.66 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
2.68 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.77 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Nightingale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 1, 2021
7.6 km
Costcutter - Chinthia's Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 9, 2022
7.65 km
Oaklands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
7.7 km
The Hub - Before & After School Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
7.7 km
The Flying Machine Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
7.73 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.74 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.74 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.74 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.74 km
Biggin Hill Children And Family Centre Other catering premises Exempt
7.78 km
Biggin Hill Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 18, 2018
7.79 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 16, 2019
7.79 km
Raj Gowry Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2022
7.79 km
Tatsfield Playing Field Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 26, 2015
7.8 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.81 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.84 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
7.85 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.85 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
7.85 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.85 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Old Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Old Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Devon Close Bus Stop/Station 214 m
New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 280 m
Devon Close Bus Stop/Station 290 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 846 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 886 m
Upper Warlingham Rail Station Rail 1.04 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.45 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.59 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 714 m
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 716 m
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 883 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 989 m
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Tithepit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Joysons Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.36 km
Coxes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Blize Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
Shepherd's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 2.21 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.31713000
Longitude -0.08430700
OS Easting 533600
OS Northing 0159300
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
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 4A3