Postcode CR9 2RB (Croydon) Terminated December 1997

Map showing CR9 2RB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR9 2RB is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1997.CR9 2RB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

CR9 2RB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 CR9 2RB as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.

The closest road name to CR9 2RB is Kidderminster Place which is centered 92 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sumner Road Croydon and is 86 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 446 m away at West Croydon Tram Stop The closest railway station is West Croydon Rail Station, 470 m away.

The closest primary school to CR9 2RB (for ages 11 and under) is Chestnut Park Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 20, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Harris Invictus Academy Croydon. The last OFSTED inspection on September 30, 2016 rated this school as Outstanding

The local pub for residents of CR9 2RB is Kilkenny Tavern and is 1.39 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Paw Paw and is 1.32 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Policing for CR9 2RB 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 CR9 2RB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR9 2RB, and the approximate distance away.

Kidderminster Place 92 m
Nova Road 109 m
Hathaway Road 126 m
Chatfield Road 130 m
Panton Close 131 m
Cavendish Road 157 m
Wellington Road 165 m
Kidderminster Road 172 m
Montague Road 174 m
Handcroft Road 193 m
Lennard Road 208 m
Eastney Road 266 m
Farquharson Road 277 m
Bishop's Road 291 m
Longley Road 291 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR9 2RB

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1997
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 CR9 2RB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Chestnut Park Primary School Outstanding
(June 20, 2018)
213 m
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Outstanding
(September 30, 2016)
321 m
Elmwood Junior School Good
(February 28, 2017)
573 m
Elmwood Infant School Good
(July 10, 2018)
573 m
Al-Khair School Preparatory School Good
(March 12, 2020)
582 m
St Mary's Catholic High School Good
(November 4, 2021)
584 m
St Mary's Catholic Infant School 620 m
Harris Primary Academy Croydon 749 m
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Good
(July 11, 2018)
778 m
Ecclesbourne Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1 km
Harris Federation Post 16 1.03 km
Old Palace of John Whitgift School 1.05 km
Al-Khair School Good
(October 7, 2021)
1.22 km
Al-Khair Secondary Girls Good
(January 30, 2020)
1.22 km
Croydon College 1.23 km
Ark Oval Primary Academy Good
(March 5, 2020)
1.24 km
Broadmead Primary School Requires improvement
(September 25, 2019)
1.24 km
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.31 km
The Crescent Primary School Requires improvement
(November 4, 2021)
1.31 km
West Thornton Primary School 1.34 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR9 2RB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
1.32 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
1.32 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
1.32 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.32 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
1.32 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
1.39 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
1.39 km
Selhurst News Food And Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
March 14, 2020
1.39 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.39 km
Holly Lodge Children's Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
1.51 km
Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
1.56 km
Croydon Seventh Day Adventist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2019
1.74 km
Selhurst Railway Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
1.74 km
Heavers Court Resource Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 23, 2020
1.8 km
Bucky's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2021
2.05 km
Candy Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
2.05 km
Doneagles Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2020
2.05 km
Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 19, 2020
2.05 km
Emek Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 25, 2021
2.05 km
Liquorbin Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
2.05 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR9 2RB - Data from Apr 2022

Sumner Road Croydon Bus Stop/Station 86 m
Montague Road Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Montague Road Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Sumner Road Croydon Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Broad Green Avenue Bus Stop/Station 374 m
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 446 m
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 468 m
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 469 m
West Croydon Rail Station Rail 470 m
West Croydon Rail Station Rail 472 m
West Croydon Rail Station Rail 510 m
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 10.76 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 10.77 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 10.79 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 25.01 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 25.16 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 25.34 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR9 2RB - Data from Dec 2021

Waddon Ponds Inland Water 1.64 km
Duppas Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.65 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Whitgift Pond Inland Water 2.83 km
Haling Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Ballards Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.43 km
Coombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.49 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 3.55 km
Elm Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.7 km
Wilderness Island Woodland Or Forest 3.76 km
Croham Hurst Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Breakneck Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.84 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.38219600
Longitude -0.10602200
OS Easting 531900
OS Northing 0166496
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7617
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon North
Electoral Ward Broad Green
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: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Young families and students
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033161
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 019
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 019E
Output Area / Small Area 3A2