The postcode CR0 7AR is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CR0 7AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR0 7AR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 CR0 7AR as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to CR0 7AR is Stroud Green Way which is centered 124 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodside Fire Station and is 47 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 234 m away at Woodside Tram Stop The closest railway station is Norwood Junction Rail Station, 1.43 km away.
The closest primary school to CR0 7AR (for ages 11 and under) is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ark Blake Academy.
The local pub for residents of CR0 7AR is The Joiners Arms and is 649 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Morleys Fried Chicken and is 614 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on February 16, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 150.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CR0 7AR 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 CR0 7AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR0 7AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR0 7AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 CR0 7AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park | Academy | 3-19 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 500 m |
| Oasis Academy Arena | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 7, 2019) | 657 m |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 687 m | |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 769 m |
| Monks Orchard Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 949 m | |
| Woodside Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 970 m |
| South Norwood Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Trinity School | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.36 km | |
| John Wood School & Nursery | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Marian Vian Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 8, 2018) | 1.38 km |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.49 km | |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 8, 2017) | 1.49 km |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 1.7 km |
| Chaffinch Brook School | Special school | 5-16 | 1.7 km | |
| Ark Blake Academy | Academy | 11-18 | 1.7 km | |
| Beckmead College | Special school | 14-19 | 1.71 km | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 21, 2010) | 1.71 km |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.74 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR0 7AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2018 | 170 m | |
| Arena House | Awaiting Inspection | 513 m | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 16, 2022 | 614 m | |
| Portland Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement October 17, 2021 | 614 m | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 649 m | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 650 m | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 650 m | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 650 m | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 650 m | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 650 m | |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 650 m | |
| Harrison Catering Services At Thomas Becket School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 687 m | |
| Star Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement February 8, 2022 | 693 m | |
| Star Cafe And Sandwich Bar | Awaiting Inspection | 693 m | |
| The Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2021 | 693 m | |
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 722 m | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 722 m | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 722 m | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 722 m | |
| Danny Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2017 | 753 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR0 7AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodside Fire Station | 47 m | |
| Longhurst Road | 58 m | |
| Longhurst Road | 156 m | |
| Woodside Tram Stop | 206 m | |
| Woodside Tram Stop | 282 m | |
| Woodside Tram Stop | 234 m | |
| Woodside Tram Stop | 234 m | |
| Woodside Tram Stop | 236 m | |
| Norwood Junction Rail Station | 1.43 km | |
| Norwood Junction Rail Station | 1.44 km | |
| Norwood Junction Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 12.17 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 12.17 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 12.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 26.34 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 26.49 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 26.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR0 7AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Long Lane Wood | 730 m | |
| Whitgift Pond | 1.79 km | |
| Cold Shaw | 2.17 km | |
| Crouch Oak Wood | 2.21 km | |
| Pinewood | 2.3 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.38 km | |
| Millers Pond | 2.43 km | |
| Temple Avenue Copse | 2.5 km | |
| Foxes Wood | 2.51 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.52 km | |
| High Broom Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Spring Park Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Park Hill | 2.94 km | |
| Coombe Wood | 2.94 km | |
| The Rookery | 3.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR0 7AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.7 Mbps | 150.1 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 16.2 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 97.4 | 15.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 841 | 44.7 |
Energy usage data for CR0 7AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.38724500 |
| Longitude | -0.06121600 |
| OS Easting | 535003 |
| OS Northing | 0167139 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Croydon Central |
| Electoral Ward | Shirley North |
| 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 | E33036828 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 045 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 045A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |