Postcode CR2 9LE (Croydon)

Map showing CR2 9LE and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 9LE is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CR2 9LE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR2 9LE is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 9LE as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Indian tech achievers.

The closest road name to CR2 9LE is Riding Hill which is centered 99 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sanderstead Recreation Ground and is 18 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.27 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Riddlesdown Rail Station, 1.62 km away.

The closest primary school to CR2 9LE (for ages 11 and under) is Atwood Primary Academy. 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 9LE is The Joiners Arms and is 6.12 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 6.05 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

Policing for CR2 9LE 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 9LE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR2 9LE, and the approximate distance away.

Riding Hill 99 m
Balfont Close 112 m
Marshall Close 139 m
Village Way 149 m
Stanley Gardens 163 m
Barrowsfield 179 m
Mitchley Grove 202 m
Cranleigh Gardens 205 m
Cardinal Close 214 m
Cranleigh Close 252 m
Sanderstead Court Avenue 273 m
Borrowdale Close 313 m
Onslow Gardens 314 m
Blenheim Gardens 315 m
Tandridge Gardens 369 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 9LE

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 9LE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Atwood Primary Academy 303 m
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
368 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.23 km
Croydon High School 1.41 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.58 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.67 km
Greenvale Primary School Good
(April 19, 2017)
1.78 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.89 km
Kenley Primary School 2.03 km
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.15 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
2.2 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
2.69 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.75 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.77 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.84 km
Red Gates School Good
(October 19, 2017)
2.9 km
The Quest Academy Good
(June 6, 2018)
2.9 km
Gilbert Scott Primary School 2.9 km
Royal Russell School 2.94 km
Warlingham Village Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
2.94 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR2 9LE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
6.05 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
6.05 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
6.05 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
6.05 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
6.12 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
6.12 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.16 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
6.16 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.16 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.16 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.16 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
6.16 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
6.25 km
Harrison Catering Services At Thomas Becket School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 23, 2021
6.38 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
6.43 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
6.43 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
6.43 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
6.43 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.43 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.47 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR2 9LE - Data from Apr 2022

Sanderstead Recreation Ground Bus Stop/Station 18 m
Sanderstead Recreation Ground Bus Stop/Station 72 m
Cranleigh Gardens (CR2) Bus Stop/Station 190 m
Sanderstead Methodist Church Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Sanderstead Methodist Church Bus Stop/Station 363 m
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.27 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.27 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.29 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.62 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.73 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.76 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.21 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.35 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.37 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR2 9LE - Data from Dec 2021

Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 735 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 771 m
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 790 m
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 939 m
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 947 m
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.05 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Top Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.46 km
Kingswood Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Wells Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Greenhill Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.33189100
Longitude -0.07522500
OS Easting 534188
OS Northing 0160958
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28082
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Sanderstead
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 E33033264
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 039
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 039A
Output Area / Small Area 6A1