Postcode CR2 5YH (Croydon) Terminated December 1985

Map showing CR2 5YH and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 5YH is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1985.CR2 5YH is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

CR2 5YH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7 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 5YH as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 5YH is Hawkhirst Road which is centered 409 m away.

The nearest bus stop is New Barn Lane and is 520 m away. The closest railway station is Whyteleafe Rail Station, 1.03 km away.

The closest primary school to CR2 5YH (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 5YH is The Joiners Arms and is 8.31 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 8.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hawkhirst Road 409 m
Kenley Lane 632 m
Hayes Lane 697 m
Valley Road 706 m
Godstone Road 840 m
Coulsdon Road 2.06 km
B2030 2.19 km
B269 7.39 km
A22 30.68 km
M25 41.5 km
A3 42.64 km
A2 51.59 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 5YH

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1985
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CR2 5YH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kenley Primary School 589 m
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.03 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.07 km
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.32 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 1.36 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.48 km
Keston Primary School 1.62 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.64 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.75 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.84 km
Audley Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
1.95 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.95 km
Sunnydown School Good
(October 20, 2021)
1.95 km
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Good
(July 3, 2018)
2.02 km
Coulsdon CofE Primary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2011)
2.13 km
Atwood Primary Academy 2.24 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
2.24 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.33 km
de Stafford School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.38 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.43 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
7.1 km
Surrey Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
7.11 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
8.23 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
8.23 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
8.23 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
8.23 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
8.23 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
8.31 km
Tatsfield Playing Field Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 26, 2015
8.33 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
8.34 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
8.34 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
8.34 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
8.34 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
8.34 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
8.34 km
The Nightingale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 1, 2021
8.37 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
8.37 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
8.37 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
8.37 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
8.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 520 m
New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 543 m
Beverley Road Bus Stop/Station 684 m
Beverley Road Bus Stop/Station 709 m
Beverley Road Bus Stop/Station 741 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 1.03 km
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 1.06 km
Upper Warlingham Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 17.85 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 17.99 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.05 km

Nearby Nature

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

Joysons Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.2 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.22 km
Coxes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Shepherd's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Blize Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Rydon's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Tithepit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.31370000
Longitude -0.09449500
OS Easting 532900
OS Northing 0158900
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26813
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Indian tech achievers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033277
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 042
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 042C
Output Area / Small Area 6A1