Postcode CR2 5DS (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 5DS and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 5DS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 5DS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to CR2 5DS is Oaklands which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kenley Station and is 141 m away. The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 161 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 5DS (for ages 11 and under) is Harris Primary Academy Kenley. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 24, 2015. 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 5DS is Kilkenny Tavern and is 7.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 7.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Oaklands 21 m
Redwood Close 81 m
Ravens Wold 146 m
Bakers Close 147 m
Park Road 150 m
Oaks Way 205 m
Station Road 215 m
Purcell Close 234 m
Oaklands Gardens 241 m
Roke Road 264 m
The Towers 271 m
Church Road 340 m
St Winifreds 344 m
Oaks Road 500 m
Riddlesdown Road 531 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 5DS

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 5DS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
388 m
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
826 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
954 m
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.22 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.25 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.3 km
Kenley Primary School 1.5 km
Atwood Primary Academy 2.08 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.1 km
St David's School 2.11 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
2.13 km
Keston Primary School 2.24 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.24 km
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.27 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.29 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.46 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.5 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
2.57 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.57 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 2.58 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
6.95 km
Surrey Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
7.11 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.17 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.29 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.29 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.29 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.29 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
7.3 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
7.3 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
7.3 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
7.3 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.3 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
7.36 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
7.36 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
7.36 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.37 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.4 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
7.4 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.4 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Oaks Way Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 184 m
The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Kenley - Kenley Hotel Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 161 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 216 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.74 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.89 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.99 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 611 m
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.44 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32372500
Longitude -0.10269100
OS Easting 532300
OS Northing 0160000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22665
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: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033270
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 040
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 040C
Output Area / Small Area 5B2