Postcode CR8 5YB (Croydon) Terminated April 2003

Map showing CR8 5YB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR8 5YB is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in June 1999 and terminated in April 2003.CR8 5YB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR8 5YB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.9 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 5YB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR8 5YB is Station Road which is centered 58 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station and is 52 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.78 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 65 m away.

The closest primary school to CR8 5YB (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 Thomas More Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CR8 5YB is Kilkenny Tavern and is 7.13 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 7.05 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Station Road 58 m
Purcell Close 139 m
Redwood Close 164 m
Bakers Close 168 m
Oaklands 235 m
Waterbourne Way 250 m
Oaklands Gardens 275 m
Oaks Way 284 m
Riddlesdown Road 306 m
Park Road 330 m
Wordsworth Avenue 349 m
Ingleboro Drive 449 m
Church Road 457 m
Kenley Lane 791 m
Valley Road 868 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR8 5YB

Introduction June 1999
Termination April 2003
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 5YB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
325 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
848 m
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.06 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.3 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.32 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
1.44 km
Kenley Primary School 1.58 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.93 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.93 km
St David's School 2.03 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.11 km
Oasis Academy Byron Outstanding
(January 19, 2022)
2.3 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.36 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.43 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
2.43 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.44 km
Keston Primary School 2.47 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
2.48 km
Cumnor House School 2.5 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.5 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
6.95 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.05 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.05 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.05 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.05 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
7.08 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
7.08 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
7.08 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
7.08 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.08 km
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
7.13 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
7.13 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
7.13 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
7.13 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.14 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.17 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
7.17 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.17 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.17 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
7.17 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 52 m
Kenley - Kenley Hotel Bus Stop/Station 84 m
The Kenley Hotel Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Kenley Station Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.78 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.78 km
Coombe Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4.78 km
Kenley Rail Station Rail 65 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 107 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 816 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.98 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.12 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.22 km

Nearby Nature

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

Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 374 m
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 1.2 km
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.72 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Bleakfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Stonyfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Scrub Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32566300
Longitude -0.10130500
OS Easting 532391
OS Northing 0160218
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22665
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Purley & Woodcote
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 E33033267
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 040
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 040C
Output Area / Small Area 4A3