Postcode CR4 8YB (Croydon) Terminated December 1990

Map showing CR4 8YB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR4 8YB is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in March 1988 and terminated in December 1990.CR4 8YB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

CR4 8YB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 8YB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR4 8YB is Fountain Road which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sandfield Road and is 17 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.8 km away at Therapia Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 708 m away.

The closest primary school to CR4 8YB (for ages 11 and under) is Beulah Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2018.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky Crabs Kitchen and is 1.03 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Nearby Roads

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

Fountain Road 27 m
Sandfield Place 73 m
Hallowell Gardens 117 m
Coates Close 153 m
Parchmore Road 172 m
Newnham Close 181 m
Bensham Grove 188 m
Windsor Road 190 m
Beulah Road 191 m
Sandfield Road 220 m
Parchmore Way 220 m
Camden Gardens 238 m
Wychwood Avenue 239 m
Beulah Crescent 240 m
Bedser Close 240 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR4 8YB

Introduction March 1988
Termination December 1990
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 CR4 8YB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
177 m
Beulah Infants' School Good
(July 13, 2017)
287 m
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(October 25, 2012)
301 m
CACFO UK Education Centre Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
302 m
David Livingstone Academy Outstanding
(June 6, 2019)
527 m
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Good
(October 16, 2018)
696 m
Kensington Avenue Primary School 973 m
Norbury High School for Girls Good
(March 14, 2017)
973 m
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.01 km
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
1.01 km
Winterbourne Boys' Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.01 km
Bensham Manor School Good
(January 17, 2018)
1.02 km
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
1.09 km
Whitehorse Manor Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.09 km
Downsview Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 15, 2019)
1.09 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.4 km
Paxton Academy Sports And Science Serious Weaknesses
(November 27, 2019)
1.41 km
Cypress Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.44 km
Ecclesbourne Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.51 km
AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) 1.58 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Croydon Childrens Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
637 m
Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 14, 2012
840 m
Wendys Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
840 m
Daffodils Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
858 m
Playhouse Montessori Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 10, 2021
909 m
Little Jannah Daycare Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
1.03 km
Spa Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
October 31, 2018
1.03 km
Bucky's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2021
1.03 km
Candy Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
1.03 km
Doneagles Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2020
1.03 km
Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 19, 2020
1.03 km
Emek Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 25, 2021
1.03 km
Liquorbin Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
1.03 km
Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
1.03 km
Lucky Crabs Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
1.03 km
The Dutchie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
1.03 km
Downsview Primary Breakfast Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
1.09 km
Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
1.09 km
Monkey Puzzle South Norwood Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
January 17, 2019
1.11 km
CH & Co Catering Ltd At Spurgeons College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
1.13 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sandfield Road Bus Stop/Station 17 m
Sandfield Road Bus Stop/Station 87 m
Park Lawn Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Park Lawn Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Beulah Road (CR7) Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.8 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.82 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.82 km
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 708 m
Norbury Rail Station Rail 1.71 km
Selhurst Rail Station Rail 1.75 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.83 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.84 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.86 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.51 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.67 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 27.85 km

Nearby Nature

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

Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 1.97 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.41 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.6 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.9 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.2 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.7 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.99 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 4 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.15 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.40465200
Longitude -0.10221900
OS Easting 532100
OS Northing 0169000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6270
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon North
Electoral Ward Thornton Heath
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: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with young families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033104
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 005A
Output Area / Small Area 4A3