The postcode CR7 8EJ is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 8EJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR7 8EJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 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 8EJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Achieving minorities.
The closest road name to CR7 8EJ is Arkell Grove which is centered 112 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kensington Avenue and is 424 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.32 km away at Harrington Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Norbury Rail Station, 1.41 km away.
The closest primary school to CR7 8EJ (for ages 11 and under) is Downsview Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 15, 2019. 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 103.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.3 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 3.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CR7 8EJ 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 8EJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR7 8EJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR7 8EJ
| 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 8EJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 178 m |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 310 m |
| David Livingstone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2019) | 606 m |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 655 m |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 655 m | |
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 656 m |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 782 m |
| St Joseph's College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 884 m |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 14, 2018) | 995 m |
| Priory School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 996 m |
| The Cedars School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.05 km | |
| Beulah Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Beulah Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.09 km |
| The Norwood School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Good (December 12, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Rockmount Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2015) | 1.18 km |
| The Laurels School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.18 km | |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 1.21 km |
| The New School | Independent school | 4-16 | 1.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8EJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 178 m | |
| Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 178 m | |
| Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2019 | 385 m | |
| Beulah Vista Care Home | Awaiting Inspection | 589 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 589 m | |
| Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2021 | 606 m | |
| Compass At Harris Academy Upper Norwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 624 m | |
| Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2012 | 669 m | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 669 m | |
| Spa Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2018 | 714 m | |
| The Beulah Spa Harvester | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 26, 2021 | 741 m | |
| Parkview Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 825 m | |
| Gibsons Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 871 m | |
| Pabulum Ltd At St Joseph's College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 884 m | |
| First Step Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 916 m | |
| Pabulum Ltd At Rockmount Jnr School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 935 m | |
| The Chevening Hub Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 19, 2020 | 935 m | |
| The Mozzarella Park | Awaiting Inspection | 935 m | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 966 m | |
| Allstars At St Josephs RC Junior School | Awaiting Inspection | 995 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8EJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Kensington Avenue | 424 m | |
| Green Lane Post Office | 454 m | |
| Kensington Avenue | 484 m | |
| Green Lane Post Office | 516 m | |
| Hermitage Road Norwood | 565 m | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 3.32 km | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 3.35 km | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 3.35 km | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Thornton Heath Rail Station | 1.65 km | |
| Gipsy Hill Rail Station | 1.83 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.06 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.06 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.08 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.42 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.58 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8EJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Biggin Wood | 390 m | |
| Convent Wood | 908 m | |
| Norwood Grove | 962 m | |
| Westow Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.11 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 2.15 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.64 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.65 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 2.76 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.36 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 4.35 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 4.89 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8EJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.3 Mbps | 103.7 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.4 Mbps | 14.3 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19 | 2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 70.9 | 13.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 461.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for CR7 8EJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41314300 |
| Longitude | -0.10344900 |
| OS Easting | 531990 |
| OS Northing | 0169942 |
| 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: Achieving minorities |
| 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 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C1 |