The postcode CR7 8DB is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 8DB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR7 8DB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 8DB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to CR7 8DB is Goulding Gardens which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Osborne Road Northwood Road and is 103 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.98 km away at Harrington Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 974 m away.
The closest primary school to CR7 8DB (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
The nearest takeaway food is available from Fryer Brothers And Chips and is 1.06 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 23, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 93.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 95.5% 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CR7 8DB 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 8DB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR7 8DB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR7 8DB
| 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 8DB - 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) | 112 m |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 282 m |
| David Livingstone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2019) | 304 m |
| Beulah Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 380 m |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 419 m |
| Beulah Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 438 m |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 818 m |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 821 m |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 821 m | |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Bensham Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 1.3 km |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 1.3 km |
| Cypress Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Priory School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.54 km |
| St Joseph's College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.56 km |
| Rockmount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2015) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8DB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2012 | 628 m | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 628 m | |
| Croydon Childrens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2020 | 670 m | |
| Spa Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2018 | 806 m | |
| Downsview Primary Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 818 m | |
| Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 818 m | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 827 m | |
| Compass At Harris Academy Upper Norwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 886 m | |
| Little Jannah Daycare Nursery | Awaiting Inspection | 917 m | |
| Playhouse Montessori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2021 | 939 m | |
| Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2019 | 988 m | |
| The Beulah Spa Harvester | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 995 m | |
| Cafe De Niro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2021 | 1.06 km | |
| Chave Do Douro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 1.06 km | |
| Fryer Brothers And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2020 | 1.06 km | |
| Greens Superfoods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 10, 2018 | 1.06 km | |
| Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 1.08 km | |
| CH & Co Catering Ltd At Spurgeons College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 1.09 km | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 1.1 km | |
| Norcrest Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 5, 2021 | 1.11 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8DB - Data from Apr 2022
| Osborne Road Northwood Road | 103 m | |
| Springfield Rd Northwood Rd | 164 m | |
| Osborne Gardens | 174 m | |
| Beulah Family Church | 189 m | |
| Park Lawn | 199 m | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 2.98 km | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 3 km | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 3 km | |
| Thornton Heath Rail Station | 974 m | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 1.61 km | |
| Selhurst Rail Station | 1.97 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.63 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.64 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.66 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.94 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.12 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8DB - Data from Dec 2021
| Biggin Wood | 1.01 km | |
| Convent Wood | 1.5 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 1.5 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 1.83 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 1.93 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.2 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.53 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.75 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 3.01 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 3.46 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 3.74 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 3.91 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 4.03 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 4.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8DB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 93.2 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 17.2 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% | 12.7 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 4.5% | 100% | 93.5 | 19.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 95.5% | 95.5% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for CR7 8DB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40713800 |
| Longitude | -0.10190000 |
| OS Easting | 532115 |
| OS Northing | 0169277 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Croydon North |
| Electoral Ward | Thornton Heath |
| 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 | E33033104 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |