Postcode CR2 9YQ (Croydon) Terminated December 1992

Map showing CR2 9YQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR2 9YQ is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in September 1991 and terminated in December 1992.CR2 9YQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

CR2 9YQ 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 9YQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to CR2 9YQ is Mitchley View which is centered 80 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sanderstead Recreation Ground and is 201 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.55 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Riddlesdown Rail Station, 1.57 km away.

The closest primary school to CR2 9YQ (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 9YQ is The Joiners Arms and is 6.38 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 6.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Mitchley View 80 m
Mitchley Grove 104 m
Tandridge Gardens 116 m
Briar Grove 122 m
Marshall Close 142 m
Borrowdale Close 166 m
Century Gardens 171 m
Village Way 172 m
Cardinal Close 197 m
Mitchley Hill 228 m
Holmwood Avenue 266 m
Riding Hill 293 m
Balfont Close 312 m
Sanderstead Court Avenue 367 m
Rectory Park 629 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR2 9YQ

Introduction September 1991
Termination December 1992
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 9YQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Atwood Primary Academy 173 m
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
586 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.01 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.46 km
Croydon High School 1.66 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.67 km
Kenley Primary School 1.76 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.79 km
Greenvale Primary School Good
(April 19, 2017)
2 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
2.05 km
Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Good
(June 18, 2019)
2.41 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.48 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.62 km
Warlingham Village Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
2.81 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.82 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
2.86 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.97 km
Cumnor House School 3.04 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
3.07 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
3.09 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sanderstead Recreation Ground Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Sanderstead Methodist Church Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Sanderstead Methodist Church Bus Stop/Station 223 m
Sanderstead Recreation Ground Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Cranleigh Gardens (CR2) Bus Stop/Station 417 m
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.55 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.55 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.56 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.57 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.68 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 1.71 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.93 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 20.08 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 20.1 km

Nearby Nature

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

Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 472 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 499 m
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 622 m
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 677 m
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.32 km
Top Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.47 km
Kingswood Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Wells Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32959400
Longitude -0.07661100
OS Easting 534100
OS Northing 0160700
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033263
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 039
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 039A
Output Area / Small Area 5B1