The postcode CR8 2AL is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR8 2AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR8 2AL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 CR8 2AL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to CR8 2AL is Approach Road which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Foxley Hill Road and is 133 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.7 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Purley Rail Station, 99 m away.
The closest primary school to CR8 2AL (for ages 11 and under) is St David's School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Thomas More Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of CR8 2AL is Kilkenny Tavern and is 6.06 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.
Policing for CR8 2AL is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Croydon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CR8 2AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR8 2AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR8 2AL
| Introduction | July 1990 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CR8 2AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 722 m | |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 788 m |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 959 m |
| Thomas More Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 959 m |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 979 m |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 2-13 | 1.21 km | |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 1.23 km |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| Laleham Lea School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.71 km | |
| The John Fisher School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.83 km | |
| Harris Academy Purley | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (December 8, 2011) | 1.84 km |
| Woodcote High School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Woodcote Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.04 km | |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 19, 2019) | 2.09 km |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 2.09 km |
| Wallington Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.1 km | |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 5, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| St Giles School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 2.17 km |
| The Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 2.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 5.9 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 6 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 6 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 6 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 6 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 6 km | |
| Kilkenny Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 6.06 km | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2022 | 6.06 km | |
| Selhurst News Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 6.06 km | |
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 6.2 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 6.2 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 6.29 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 6.32 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 6.32 km | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 6.32 km | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 6.32 km | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 6.32 km | |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 6.32 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Foxley Hill Road | 133 m | |
| Foxley Hill Road | 151 m | |
| Foxley Hill Road | 156 m | |
| Purley Station | 185 m | |
| Purley Station | 224 m | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 3.7 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 3.71 km | |
| Lloyd Park Tram Stop | 3.71 km | |
| Purley Rail Station | 99 m | |
| Purley Rail Station | 158 m | |
| Riddlesdown Rail Station | 934 m | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.98 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 20.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 20.29 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 2AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Foxley Wood | 784 m | |
| Purley Downs | 1.21 km | |
| Coombes Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Purley Beeches | 1.46 km | |
| Copse Hill Spinney | 1.59 km | |
| Haling Grove | 1.94 km | |
| Mitchley Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Round Shaw | 2.14 km | |
| Scrub Shaw | 2.49 km | |
| Stonyfield Shaw | 2.59 km | |
| Bleakfield Shaw | 2.66 km | |
| Ragged Grove | 2.68 km | |
| In Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Dollyper's Hill | 2.8 km | |
| Barnfield Shaw | 2.81 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.33684300 |
| Longitude | -0.11260400 |
| OS Easting | 531570 |
| OS Northing | 0161441 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Croydon South |
| Electoral Ward | Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Croydon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033254 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 037 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 037E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |