Postcode CR7 8HB (Croydon)

Map showing CR7 8HB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR7 8HB is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 8HB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR7 8HB 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 8HB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR7 8HB is Aostle Way which is centered 44 m away.

The nearest bus stop is County Road and is 24 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.9 km away at Therapia Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 1 km away.

The closest primary school to CR7 8HB (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 54.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 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 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CR7 8HB 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 8HB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Aostle Way 44 m
Parchmore Way 87 m
Goulding Gardens 140 m
Green Lane Gardens 164 m
Windsor Road 165 m
County Road 185 m
Hallowell Gardens 194 m
Bensham Grove 213 m
Camden Gardens 259 m
B273 261 m
Garratt Close 272 m
Carolina Road 283 m
Osterley Gardens 286 m
Newnham Close 295 m
Northwood Road 298 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR7 8HB

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 8HB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CACFO UK Education Centre Requires improvement
(March 13, 2019)
82 m
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(October 25, 2012)
109 m
Beulah Junior School Good
(October 3, 2018)
464 m
David Livingstone Academy Outstanding
(June 6, 2019)
478 m
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Good
(October 16, 2018)
505 m
Beulah Infants' School Good
(July 13, 2017)
553 m
Norbury High School for Girls Good
(March 14, 2017)
680 m
Kensington Avenue Primary School 680 m
Downsview Primary and Nursery School Good
(January 15, 2019)
858 m
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Good
(November 2, 2017)
1.07 km
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2019)
1.07 km
Winterbourne Boys' Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
1.07 km
Bensham Manor School Good
(January 17, 2018)
1.31 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.39 km
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
1.39 km
Whitehorse Manor Junior School Good
(February 8, 2017)
1.39 km
Paxton Academy Sports And Science Serious Weaknesses
(November 27, 2019)
1.53 km
St Joseph's College Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.54 km
Cypress Primary School Good
(October 31, 2019)
1.57 km
Priory School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.63 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Croydon Childrens Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 15, 2020
485 m
Daffodils Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
642 m
Playhouse Montessori Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 10, 2021
752 m
Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 14, 2012
795 m
Wendys Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
795 m
Downsview Primary Breakfast Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
858 m
Pabulum Ltd At Downsview Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
858 m
Norcrest Care Home Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 5, 2021
926 m
Daffodils Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 22, 2019
930 m
Spa Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
October 31, 2018
965 m
Norbury Hall Residential Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 6, 2021
967 m
Norbury Hill Cubs Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
June 23, 2021
993 m
Compass At Harris Academy Upper Norwood School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
1.02 km
Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 8, 2019
1.05 km
Somomo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.07 km
Sorrento In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
1.07 km
Cava-Ri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.08 km
Mangualde Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.08 km
Little Jannah Daycare Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
1.11 km
Norbury Service Station Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 2, 2021
1.12 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

County Road Bus Stop/Station 24 m
County Road Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Park Lawn Bus Stop/Station 150 m
Park Lawn Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Green Lane Post Office Bus Stop/Station 237 m
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.9 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.91 km
Therapia Lane Tram Stop Metro/Tram 2.92 km
Thornton Heath Rail Station Rail 1 km
Norbury Rail Station Rail 1.45 km
Selhurst Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.53 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.54 km
Plantation Wharf Pier Ferry 8.56 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.73 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.89 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 28.07 km

Nearby Nature

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

Biggin Wood Woodland Or Forest 972 m
Norwood Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Convent Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Pollards Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.64 km
South Norwood Lake Inland Water 2.12 km
Westow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.36 km
Dulwich Upper Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.61 km
Croydon Canal Inland Water 2.72 km
Lower Lake Inland Water 2.93 km
Intermediate Lake Inland Water 3.17 km
Sydenham Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
Dulwich Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.86 km
Knight's Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.06 km
Long Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.06 km
Waddon Ponds Inland Water 4.2 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 59.8 Mbps 54.3 Mbps 107 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.1 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 11 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 65.1 14.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

26 meters consuming 342,207 kWh - mean 13,162 kWh : median 13,797 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CR7 8HB - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.40693800
Longitude -0.10455700
OS Easting 531929
OS Northing 0169250
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6270
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: 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