The postcode CR8 5GY is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in February 2022 and is an active postcode. CR8 5GY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR8 5GY is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 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 5GY as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to CR8 5GY is Oaklands which is centered 157 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kenley Station and is 194 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 5.4 km away at Gravel Hill Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 229 m away.
The closest primary school to CR8 5GY (for ages 11 and under) is Harris Primary Academy Kenley. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 24, 2015. 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 5GY is The Joiners Arms and is 7.46 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 7.37 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.
Policing for CR8 5GY 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 5GY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR8 5GY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR8 5GY
| Introduction | February 2022 |
| 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 5GY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 526 m |
| The Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 777 m |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 906 m |
| New Valley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Kenley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.37 km | |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Atwood Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.05 km | |
| Whyteleafe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 19, 2022) | 2.1 km |
| Gresham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 2.14 km |
| Keston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.15 km | |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 3, 2011) | 2.24 km |
| St David's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.25 km | |
| Warlingham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 2.36 km |
| Hamsey Green Primary | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 2.38 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 2.42 km |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.44 km | |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon | Academy | 11-16 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 2.65 km |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 2.71 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 5GY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 3, 2021 | 6.97 km | |
| Surrey Downs Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2022 | 7.12 km | |
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 7.28 km | |
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 7.37 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 7.37 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 7.37 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 7.37 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 7.41 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 7.41 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 7.41 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 7.41 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 7.41 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 7.46 km | |
| Kilkenny Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 7.46 km | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2022 | 7.46 km | |
| Selhurst News Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 14, 2020 | 7.46 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 7.49 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 7.49 km | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.49 km | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 5GY - Data from Apr 2022
| Kenley Station | 194 m | |
| Kenley Station | 222 m | |
| Oaks Way | 303 m | |
| The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station | 340 m | |
| Kenley - Kenley Hotel | 341 m | |
| Gravel Hill Tram Stop | 5.4 km | |
| Kenley Rail Station | 229 m | |
| Kenley Rail Station | 287 m | |
| Riddlesdown Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 18.65 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 18.8 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 18.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 5GY - Data from Dec 2021
| Coombes Wood | 695 m | |
| Foxley Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Mitchley Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Dollyper's Hill | 1.41 km | |
| In Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Purley Downs | 1.52 km | |
| Ragged Grove | 1.61 km | |
| Ansley Berry Shaw | 1.73 km | |
| Barnfield Shaw | 1.76 km | |
| Dipsley's Shaw | 1.84 km | |
| Bleakfield Shaw | 1.94 km | |
| Stonyfield Shaw | 2.01 km | |
| Roundburrow Shaw | 2.07 km | |
| Purley Beeches | 2.18 km | |
| Scrub Shaw | 2.21 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.32269000 |
| Longitude | -0.10157400 |
| OS Easting | 532379 |
| OS Northing | 0159887 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33033277 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 042 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 042A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |