Postcode CR8 5AU (Croydon)

Map showing CR8 5AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR8 5AU is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR8 5AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR8 5AU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 5AU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR8 5AU is Bushey Close which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is New Barn Lane and is 183 m away. The closest railway station is Whyteleafe Rail Station, 868 m away.

The closest primary school to CR8 5AU (for ages 11 and under) is Kenley Primary School. 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 CR8 5AU is The Joiners Arms and is 7.86 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 7.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

Policing for CR8 5AU 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 CR8 5AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR8 5AU, and the approximate distance away.

Bushey Close 60 m
Old Barn Lane 151 m
Bourne Park Close 155 m
New Barn Lane 188 m
Devon Close 189 m
Waverley Avenue 200 m
Godstone Road 448 m
Beverley Road 457 m
Mosslea Road 485 m
Valley Road 569 m
Riddlesdown Road 1.44 km
B2030 2.79 km
B269 7.08 km
A22 30.84 km
M25 41.2 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR8 5AU

Introduction July 1990
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
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 CR8 5AU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kenley Primary School 209 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
932 m
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.04 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.18 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.21 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.57 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.61 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.74 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 1.75 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2.03 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
2.08 km
Audley Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.25 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.25 km
Sunnydown School Good
(October 20, 2021)
2.25 km
Keston Primary School 2.29 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
2.57 km
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Good
(November 10, 2021)
2.63 km
de Stafford School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.64 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
2.67 km
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Good
(July 3, 2018)
2.68 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 5AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Nightingale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 1, 2021
7.74 km
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
7.75 km
Surrey Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
7.78 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.78 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.78 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.78 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.78 km
Costcutter - Chinthia's Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 9, 2022
7.78 km
Oaklands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
7.83 km
The Hub - Before & After School Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
7.83 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.86 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.86 km
The Flying Machine Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
7.87 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.89 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
7.89 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.89 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.89 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.89 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
7.89 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
7.9 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 5AU - Data from Apr 2022

New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Devon Close Bus Stop/Station 186 m
New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 187 m
Old Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 208 m
Old Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 868 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 908 m
Upper Warlingham Rail Station Rail 1.08 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.38 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.52 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.55 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 5AU - Data from Dec 2021

Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 832 m
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 846 m
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 989 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Joysons Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Tithepit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Coxes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Blize Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.86 km
Shepherd's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.31690000
Longitude -0.08622700
OS Easting 533465
OS Northing 0159271
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21108
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Kenley
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 E33033278
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 042
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 042B
Output Area / Small Area 4A3