Postcode CR2 5BP (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 5BP and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 5BP is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in June 1981 and terminated in December 1990.CR2 5BP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to CR2 5BP is Godstone Road which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Garston Lane and is 137 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.05 km away at Gravel Hill Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 939 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 5BP (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 5BP is The Joiners Arms and is 7.57 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 7.49 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Godstone Road 81 m
Valley View Gardens 197 m
Valley Road 200 m
Bourne Park Close 272 m
Bourne View 293 m
Gomshall Gardens 296 m
Hawkhirst Road 353 m
Garston Lane 402 m
Longwood Road 483 m
Riddlesdown Road 1.02 km
Hayes Lane 1.33 km
B2030 2.95 km
B269 7.47 km
A22 31.23 km
M25 40.84 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 5BP

Introduction June 1981
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 5BP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
576 m
Kenley Primary School 600 m
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.33 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.34 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.44 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.5 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.51 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.51 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.82 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.86 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 2.05 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
2.21 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.28 km
Keston Primary School 2.32 km
Audley Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.59 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.59 km
Sunnydown School Good
(October 20, 2021)
2.59 km
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.7 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.74 km
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Good
(July 3, 2018)
2.76 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Garston Lane Bus Stop/Station 137 m
Garston Lane Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Hawkhirst Road Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Devon Close Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Devon Close Bus Stop/Station 291 m
Gravel Hill Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.05 km
Gravel Hill Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.07 km
Gravel Hill Tram Stop Metro/Tram 5.09 km
Kenley Rail Station Rail 939 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 954 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 1.28 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.61 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.75 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.8 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 979 m
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Joysons Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Tithepit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.8 km
Coxes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Blize Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.31992000
Longitude -0.08993200
OS Easting 533200
OS Northing 0159600
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