Postcode CR7 7HS (Croydon)

Map showing CR7 7HS and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR7 7HS is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 7HS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR7 7HS 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 CR7 7HS as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.

The closest road name to CR7 7HS is Alma Place which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thornton Heath Pond and is 66 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.36 km away at Therapia Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 1.12 km away.

The closest primary school to CR7 7HS (for ages 11 and under) is Paxton Academy Sports And Science. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Serious Weaknesses on November 27, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 98.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.2 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 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CR7 7HS 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 CR7 7HS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR7 7HS, and the approximate distance away.

Alma Place 25 m
Earlswood Avenue 58 m
Queenswood Avenue 107 m
Kingswood Avenue 142 m
Thornton Row 171 m
Whitehall Road 199 m
Meadow View Road 223 m
Raymead Avenue 224 m
Colvin Road 234 m
Willett Road 235 m
Broughton Road 248 m
Dunheved Road North 251 m
Willett Place 253 m
Dovercourt Avenue 307 m
Frant Road 333 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR7 7HS

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 CR7 7HS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Paxton Academy Sports And Science Serious Weaknesses
(November 27, 2019)
266 m
Gonville Academy Good
(March 14, 2017)
646 m
Ecclesbourne Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
664 m
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
721 m
Winterbourne Boys' Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
721 m
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Good
(November 2, 2017)
721 m
Elmwood Junior School Good
(February 28, 2017)
789 m
Elmwood Infant School Good
(July 10, 2018)
789 m
West Thornton Primary School 910 m
Bensham Manor School Good
(January 17, 2018)
960 m
Chestnut Park Primary School Outstanding
(June 20, 2018)
1.12 km
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Good
(March 30, 2017)
1.25 km
Harris Primary Academy Croydon 1.42 km
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Good
(January 24, 2018)
1.43 km
The Crescent Primary School Requires improvement
(November 4, 2021)
1.43 km
AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) 1.49 km
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
1.49 km
Whitehorse Manor Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.49 km
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
1.53 km
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(October 25, 2012)
1.57 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 7HS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kabul Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.12 km
Karachi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 8, 2022
1.12 km
Karachi Cuisine Banqueting Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 4, 2021
1.12 km
Stop By Jamaican Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
November 21, 2019
1.12 km
The Quality Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 10, 2017
1.12 km
Cava-Ri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.21 km
Mangualde Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.21 km
Somomo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.27 km
Sorrento In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
1.27 km
Croydon Childrens Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
1.43 km
Playhouse Montessori Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 10, 2021
1.43 km
Holly Lodge Children's Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
1.49 km
Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
1.5 km
Bucky's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2021
1.59 km
Candy Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
1.59 km
Doneagles Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2020
1.59 km
Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 19, 2020
1.59 km
Emek Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 25, 2021
1.59 km
Liquorbin Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
1.59 km
Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
1.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 7HS - Data from Apr 2022

Thornton Heath Pond Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Thornton Heath Bus Garage Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Brigstock Road London Road Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Brigstock Road London Road Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Thornton Heath Pond Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.36 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.38 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.38 km
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 1.12 km
West Croydon Rail Station Rail 1.73 km
Selhurst Rail Station Rail 1.74 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 9.5 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 9.51 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 9.53 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 26.09 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 26.24 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 26.44 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 7HS - Data from Dec 2021

Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 2.54 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Duppas Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 3.12 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.17 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 3.77 km
Wilderness Island Woodland Or Forest 3.82 km
Whitgift Pond Inland Water 3.84 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.88 km
Paper Mill Cut Inland Water 3.91 km
Elm Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.93 km
St Alban's Grove Woodland Or Forest 4.01 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 7HS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 80 Mbps 98.1 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.2 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 21.1 1.2
30-300 Mbps 0% 136.3 17.3
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

32 meters consuming 463,837 kWh - mean 14,495 kWh : median 13,665 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

32 meters consuming 83,272 kWh - mean 2,602 kWh : median 2,185 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CR7 7HS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.39284400
Longitude -0.11278400
OS Easting 531399
OS Northing 0167668
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7742
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon North
Electoral Ward West Thornton
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: Challenged Asian terraces
Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033128
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 011B
Output Area / Small Area 4B1