Postcode CR7 8FS (Croydon)

Map showing CR7 8FS and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR7 8FS is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in March 2019 and is an active postcode. CR7 8FS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR7 8FS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 8FS as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.

The closest road name to CR7 8FS is High Street which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Thornton Heath Clock Tower and is 91 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.21 km away at West Croydon Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 255 m away.

The closest primary school to CR7 8FS (for ages 11 and under) is Whitehorse Manor Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 8, 2017.

The local pub for residents of CR7 8FS is The Clifton Arms and is 731 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on September 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky Crabs Kitchen and is 302 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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 8FS 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 8FS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR7 8FS, and the approximate distance away.

High Street 28 m
Cassland Road 78 m
Garnet Road 82 m
Gillett Road 86 m
Crowland Road 108 m
B266 130 m
The Retreat 138 m
Stuart Road 144 m
Gilsland Road 147 m
The Drive 161 m
Pridham Road 172 m
Cotford Road 190 m
Grange Park Road 198 m
Bruce Road 201 m
Reservoir Close 233 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR7 8FS

Introduction March 2019
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 8FS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
292 m
Whitehorse Manor Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
292 m
Bensham Manor School Good
(January 17, 2018)
421 m
Beulah Infants' School Good
(July 13, 2017)
622 m
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
665 m
AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) 773 m
The Crescent Primary School Requires improvement
(November 4, 2021)
933 m
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology Good
(January 24, 2018)
933 m
St Chad's Catholic Primary School Good
(September 11, 2018)
979 m
Ecclesbourne Primary School Good
(February 1, 2018)
990 m
Heavers Farm Primary School Good
(November 18, 2021)
1.02 km
Beckmead College 1.04 km
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(October 25, 2012)
1.1 km
CACFO UK Education Centre Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
1.11 km
David Livingstone Academy Outstanding
(June 6, 2019)
1.15 km
Broadmead Primary School Requires improvement
(September 25, 2019)
1.2 km
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 1.23 km
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
1.26 km
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.26 km
Winterbourne Boys' Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.26 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8FS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bucky's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2021
302 m
Candy Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 14, 2020
302 m
Doneagles Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 10, 2020
302 m
Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 19, 2020
302 m
Emek Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
May 25, 2021
302 m
Liquorbin Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
302 m
Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
302 m
Lucky Crabs Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
302 m
The Dutchie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2020
302 m
Monkey Puzzle South Norwood Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
January 17, 2019
471 m
Petropolis Garage Retailers - other 4
Good
March 13, 2003
479 m
The Original Tasty Jerk Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
July 8, 2021
479 m
Clifton Food And Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 14, 2017
610 m
Chicken Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 12, 2021
649 m
Eelam Mini Market Retailers - other 4
Good
June 19, 2015
649 m
Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 12, 2021
649 m
Sainsbury's Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
663 m
Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
728 m
The Clifton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
September 17, 2020
731 m
Selhurst Railway Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
768 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8FS - Data from Apr 2022

Thornton Heath Clock Tower Bus Stop/Station 91 m
Thornton Heath Clock Tower Bus Stop/Station 132 m
High Street Whitehorse Lane Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Nursery Road Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Parchmore Road Bus Stop/Station 242 m
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.21 km
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.21 km
West Croydon Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.22 km
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 255 m
Selhurst Rail Station Rail 941 m
Norwood Junction Rail Station Rail 1.45 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 9.64 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 9.65 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 9.66 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 26.93 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.09 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 27.25 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8FS - Data from Dec 2021

South Norwood Lake Inland Water 1.79 km
Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.26 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.44 km
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.7 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.98 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Park Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.41 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.41 km
Whitgift Pond Inland Water 3.51 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 3.55 km
Duppas Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8FS - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 16,563 kWh - mean 2,761 kWh : median 3,042 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CR7 8FS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.39853300
Longitude -0.09584800
OS Easting 532559
OS Northing 0168331
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3291
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

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: Ethnicity central
Group: Ethnic family life
Subgroup: Young families and students
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033124
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 010E
Output Area / Small Area 3A2