The postcode CR7 8BG is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 8BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR7 8BG is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 8BG as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to CR7 8BG is B273 which is centered 54 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Green Lane Post Office and is 38 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.98 km away at Therapia Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 1.21 km away.
The closest primary school to CR7 8BG (for ages 11 and under) is St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on October 25, 2012. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Joseph's College. The last OFSTED inspection on February 26, 2020 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 101.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.9 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 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CR7 8BG 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 CR7 8BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR7 8BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR7 8BG
| Introduction | July 1990 |
| 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 CR7 8BG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 241 m |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 253 m |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 460 m |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 479 m | |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 479 m |
| David Livingstone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2019) | 556 m |
| Beulah Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 674 m |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 730 m |
| Beulah Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 757 m |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.15 km |
| St Joseph's College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.36 km |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.43 km |
| Bensham Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Priory School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.6 km |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Childrens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2020 | 466 m | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 534 m | |
| Playhouse Montessori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2021 | 693 m | |
| Downsview Primary Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 730 m | |
| Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 730 m | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 762 m | |
| Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 782 m | |
| Norcrest Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 786 m | |
| Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2012 | 838 m | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 838 m | |
| Norbury Hall Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2021 | 849 m | |
| Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2019 | 932 m | |
| Spa Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2018 | 985 m | |
| Compass At Harris Academy Upper Norwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 1 km | |
| Norbury Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 2, 2021 | 1 km | |
| Norbury Crescent Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 12, 2021 | 1.01 km | |
| Purple Panda Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 1.01 km | |
| Truecare Haven Support Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 28, 2022 | 1.01 km | |
| The Chestnuts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 7, 2020 | 1.02 km | |
| Somomo Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 1.03 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Green Lane Post Office | 38 m | |
| County Road | 89 m | |
| Green Lane Post Office | 152 m | |
| County Road | 189 m | |
| Kensington Avenue | 350 m | |
| Therapia Lane Tram Stop | 2.98 km | |
| Therapia Lane Tram Stop | 2.99 km | |
| Therapia Lane Tram Stop | 2.99 km | |
| Thornton Heath Rail Station | 1.21 km | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Selhurst Rail Station | 2.27 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.32 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.33 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.34 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.88 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.03 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Biggin Wood | 781 m | |
| Norwood Grove | 1.21 km | |
| Convent Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 1.57 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.25 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.35 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.82 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.97 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 3.18 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 3.53 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 3.79 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.89 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 4.25 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 4.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 67.8 Mbps | 101.9 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 13.9 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 94.7 | 14.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for CR7 8BG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40849500 |
| Longitude | -0.10633100 |
| OS Easting | 531803 |
| OS Northing | 0169420 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Croydon North |
| Electoral Ward | Norbury Park |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Croydon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033089 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 002B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |