The postcode CR2 5BJ is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 5BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR2 5BJ 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 5BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to CR2 5BJ is Bourne Park Close which is centered 93 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Devon Close and is 20 m away. The closest railway station is Whyteleafe Rail Station, 1.1 km away.
The closest primary school to CR2 5BJ (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 5BJ is The Joiners Arms and is 7.64 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 7.56 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.
Policing for CR2 5BJ 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 5BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR2 5BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR2 5BJ
| 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 5BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 443 m | |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 694 m |
| Whyteleafe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Warlingham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 1.28 km |
| Hamsey Green Primary | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.29 km |
| Atwood Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.46 km | |
| The Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 1.55 km |
| Gresham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 1.88 km |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.97 km | |
| New Valley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Keston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.39 km | |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 2.43 km |
| Audley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 2.48 km |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.48 km |
| Sunnydown School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 2.48 km |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 2.5 km |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 2.8 km |
| Warlingham Village Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2015) | 2.8 km |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 3, 2011) | 2.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 5BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 7.56 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 7.56 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 7.56 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 7.56 km | |
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 7.63 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 7.64 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 7.67 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 7.67 km | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.67 km | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.67 km | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.67 km | |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 7.67 km | |
| Spring Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2018 | 7.68 km | |
| Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 7.76 km | |
| The Nightingale Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 1, 2021 | 7.77 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 7.78 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 7.78 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 7.78 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 7.78 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 7.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 5BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Devon Close | 20 m | |
| Devon Close | 69 m | |
| Garston Lane | 327 m | |
| Garston Lane | 345 m | |
| New Barn Lane | 395 m | |
| Whyteleafe Rail Station | 1.1 km | |
| Whyteleafe Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Kenley Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 18.57 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 18.72 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 18.75 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 5BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Dipsley's Shaw | 827 m | |
| Ansley Berry Shaw | 879 m | |
| Ragged Grove | 911 m | |
| Roundburrow Shaw | 985 m | |
| Barnfield Shaw | 1.01 km | |
| Mitchley Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Coombes Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Tithepit Shaw | 1.51 km | |
| Joysons Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Coxes Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Dollyper's Hill | 1.89 km | |
| Blize Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Kings Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Purley Downs | 1.96 km | |
| Shepherd's Shaw | 2.13 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.31897500 |
| Longitude | -0.08710100 |
| OS Easting | 533400 |
| OS Northing | 0159500 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 |