Postcode CR2 5JA (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR2 5JA and nearby postcodes

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

CR2 5JA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 5JA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR2 5JA is Station Road which is centered 39 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station and is 61 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.79 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 46 m away.

The closest primary school to CR2 5JA (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 5JA is Kilkenny Tavern and is 7.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 7.07 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Station Road 39 m
Purcell Close 121 m
Redwood Close 148 m
Bakers Close 169 m
Oaklands 224 m
Waterbourne Way 233 m
Oaks Way 286 m
Riddlesdown Road 313 m
Park Road 325 m
Wordsworth Avenue 331 m
Church Road 437 m
Ingleboro Drive 459 m
Kenley Lane 771 m
Valley Road 849 m
Godstone Road 1.01 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 5JA

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 5JA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
340 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
838 m
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.05 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.32 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.33 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.44 km
Kenley Primary School 1.56 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.93 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.93 km
St David's School 2.04 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.13 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.3 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.34 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.43 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
2.45 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.45 km
Keston Primary School 2.46 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.48 km
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.49 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.49 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 61 m
Kenley - Kenley Hotel Bus Stop/Station 76 m
The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 92 m
Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.79 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.79 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.79 km
Kenley Rail Station Rail 46 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 88 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 832 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.96 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.11 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.21 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 388 m
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.22 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32549900
Longitude -0.10118300
OS Easting 532400
OS Northing 0160200
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16728
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 042A
Output Area / Small Area 4A3