Postcode CR4 8BR (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR4 8BR and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR4 8BR is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1990.CR4 8BR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR4 8BR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 CR4 8BR as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to CR4 8BR is Westminster Avenue which is centered 71 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Green Lane Post Office and is 157 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.96 km away at Therapia Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Norbury Rail Station, 1.05 km away.

The closest primary school to CR4 8BR (for ages 11 and under) is Kensington Avenue Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Joseph's College. The last OFSTED inspection on February 26, 2020 rated this school as Good

The nearest takeaway food is available from Abby's Grill Peri Peri and is 867 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 26, 2020.

Policing for CR4 8BR 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 CR4 8BR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR4 8BR, and the approximate distance away.

Westminster Avenue 71 m
Hawthorn Avenue 147 m
B273 196 m
Highbury Avenue 232 m
Buckingham Avenue 241 m
Buckingham Gardens 259 m
Norbury Avenue 269 m
Willowtree Way 304 m
Kensington Avenue 305 m
County Road 333 m
Golf Close 338 m
Maryland Road 383 m
Brickfield Road 393 m
Georgia Road 399 m
Florida Road 405 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR4 8BR

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 CR4 8BR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kensington Avenue Primary School 267 m
Norbury High School for Girls Good
(March 14, 2017)
267 m
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(October 25, 2012)
414 m
CACFO UK Education Centre Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
456 m
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Good
(October 16, 2018)
605 m
David Livingstone Academy Outstanding
(June 6, 2019)
759 m
Downsview Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 15, 2019)
766 m
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
875 m
Beulah Infants' School Good
(July 13, 2017)
966 m
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
1.16 km
Winterbourne Boys' Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.16 km
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.16 km
St Joseph's College Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.28 km
Norbury Manor Primary School Good
(October 20, 2017)
1.32 km
St Joseph's RC Junior School Outstanding
(June 14, 2018)
1.54 km
Crown Lane Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
1.58 km
Priory School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.58 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.6 km
St Joseph's RC Infant School Good
(January 10, 2019)
1.6 km
The Cedars School 1.63 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR4 8BR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Daffodils Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
383 m
Croydon Childrens Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
426 m
Daffodils Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 22, 2019
548 m
Playhouse Montessori Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 10, 2021
578 m
Norcrest Care Home Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 5, 2021
590 m
Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
June 23, 2021
624 m
Norbury Hall Residential Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 6, 2021
668 m
Downsview Primary Breakfast Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
766 m
Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
766 m
Norbury Crescent Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
794 m
Purple Panda Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
794 m
Truecare Haven Support Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 28, 2022
794 m
The Chestnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 7, 2020
819 m
Norbury Service Station Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 2, 2021
823 m
Abby's Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 26, 2020
867 m
Baba Foundation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 27, 2018
867 m
Corner Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
February 12, 2020
867 m
Plus233 Restaurant, Bar And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 1, 2021
867 m
Cafe Aurora Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 3, 2018
880 m
Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2012
880 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR4 8BR - Data from Apr 2022

Green Lane Post Office Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Green Lane Post Office Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Kensington Avenue Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Kensington Avenue Bus Stop/Station 290 m
County Road Bus Stop/Station 297 m
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.96 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.96 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.97 km
Norbury Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 1.37 km
Streatham Common Rail Station Rail 2.09 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.13 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.13 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.15 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.93 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.08 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 28.29 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR4 8BR - Data from Dec 2021

Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 699 m
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 2.46 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 3.02 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 3.14 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.31 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.61 km
Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.83 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.85 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 4.38 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.47 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.40926100
Longitude -0.10921800
OS Easting 531600
OS Northing 0169500
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3575
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon North
Electoral Ward Norbury Park
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: Challenged Asian terraces
Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033095
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 003D
Output Area / Small Area 4B1