Postcode CR4 8DS (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR4 8DS and nearby postcodes

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

CR4 8DS is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 CR4 8DS as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.

The closest road name to CR4 8DS is Hawthorn Avenue which is centered 128 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kensington Avenue and is 76 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.18 km away at Therapia Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Norbury Rail Station, 1.12 km away.

The closest primary school to CR4 8DS (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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Hawthorn Avenue 128 m
Florida Road 203 m
Virginia Road 230 m
Maryland Road 230 m
B273 246 m
St Oswald's Road 249 m
Westminster Avenue 279 m
Willowtree Way 279 m
Brickfield Road 280 m
Georgia Road 301 m
Norbury Close 302 m
Bigginwood Road 333 m
Kensington Avenue 349 m
Carolina Road 385 m
Croft Road 419 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR4 8DS

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 8DS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Norbury High School for Girls Good
(March 14, 2017)
307 m
Kensington Avenue Primary School 307 m
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Good
(October 16, 2018)
474 m
CACFO UK Education Centre Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
513 m
Downsview Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 15, 2019)
549 m
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(October 25, 2012)
550 m
David Livingstone Academy Outstanding
(June 6, 2019)
700 m
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
956 m
Beulah Infants' School Good
(July 13, 2017)
1.03 km
St Joseph's College Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.08 km
St Joseph's RC Junior School Outstanding
(June 14, 2018)
1.31 km
Priory School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.37 km
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
1.38 km
Winterbourne Boys' Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.38 km
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.38 km
St Joseph's RC Infant School Good
(January 10, 2019)
1.38 km
Crown Lane Primary School Good
(March 2, 2017)
1.38 km
The Cedars School 1.41 km
Norbury Manor Primary School Good
(October 20, 2017)
1.42 km
The Norwood School Good
(December 12, 2017)
1.45 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
June 23, 2021
492 m
Downsview Primary Breakfast Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
549 m
Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
549 m
Daffodils Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
590 m
Croydon Childrens Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
648 m
Daffodils Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 22, 2019
655 m
Norcrest Care Home Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 5, 2021
742 m
Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 8, 2019
755 m
Playhouse Montessori Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 10, 2021
794 m
Norbury Hall Residential Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 6, 2021
839 m
Beulah Vista Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
878 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 21, 2019
878 m
Norbury Crescent Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
896 m
Purple Panda Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
896 m
Truecare Haven Support Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
January 28, 2022
896 m
Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 14, 2012
902 m
Wendys Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
902 m
The Chestnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 7, 2020
942 m
Star Apple Day Care And Home Schooling Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 13, 2019
958 m
Compass At Harris Academy Upper Norwood School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
962 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kensington Avenue Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Green Lane Post Office Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Kensington Avenue Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Green Lane Post Office Bus Stop/Station 268 m
County Road Bus Stop/Station 385 m
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.18 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.19 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 3.19 km
Norbury Rail Station Rail 1.12 km
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 1.51 km
Streatham Common Rail Station Rail 2.11 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.04 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.05 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.07 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.14 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.3 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 28.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 493 m
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 917 m
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.61 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.3 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 2.38 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.92 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.98 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.13 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.39 km
Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.62 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.47 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 4.59 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.41103600
Longitude -0.10770700
OS Easting 531700
OS Northing 0169700
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20215
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: Asian traits
Subgroup: Achieving minorities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033089
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 002D
Output Area / Small Area 4C1