The postcode CR7 8LA is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 8LA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR7 8LA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.2 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 8LA as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to CR7 8LA is The Drive which is centered 36 m away.
The nearest bus stop is High Street Whitehorse Lane and is 143 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.31 km away at Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 387 m away.
The closest primary school to CR7 8LA (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 8LA is The Clifton Arms and is 667 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 225 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 70.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.4 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 1.4 out of 10. 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 8LA 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 8LA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR7 8LA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR7 8LA
| 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 8LA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 291 m |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 291 m |
| Bensham Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 573 m |
| Beulah Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 577 m |
| Beulah Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 645 m |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) | Independent school | 10-18 | 829 m | |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 930 m |
| Beckmead College | Special school | 14-19 | 961 m | |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 968 m |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology | Independent school | 14-19 | Good (January 24, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| The Crescent Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 4, 2021) | 1.01 km |
| David Livingstone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2019) | 1.08 km |
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 1.11 km |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | 1.11 km | |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Cypress Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Broadmead Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Harris Academy South Norwood | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (January 21, 2010) | 1.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky's Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2021 | 225 m | |
| Candy Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2020 | 225 m | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2020 | 225 m | |
| Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2020 | 225 m | |
| Emek Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 25, 2021 | 225 m | |
| Liquorbin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 225 m | |
| Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 225 m | |
| Lucky Crabs Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 225 m | |
| The Dutchie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 225 m | |
| Monkey Puzzle South Norwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 17, 2019 | 355 m | |
| Petropolis Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2003 | 374 m | |
| The Original Tasty Jerk Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 8, 2021 | 374 m | |
| Chicken Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 12, 2021 | 523 m | |
| Eelam Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2015 | 523 m | |
| Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 12, 2021 | 523 m | |
| Clifton Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2017 | 536 m | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 542 m | |
| The Clifton Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 17, 2020 | 667 m | |
| Thines Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2020 | 699 m | |
| Holly Lodge Childrens Home (Annexe) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2018 | 778 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8LA - Data from Apr 2022
| High Street Whitehorse Lane | 143 m | |
| Thornton Heath Clock Tower | 222 m | |
| Nursery Road | 225 m | |
| Thornton Heath Clock Tower | 246 m | |
| Clifton Road (SE25) | 256 m | |
| Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop | 2.31 km | |
| Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop | 2.32 km | |
| Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop | 2.32 km | |
| Thornton Heath Rail Station | 387 m | |
| Selhurst Rail Station | 962 m | |
| Norwood Junction Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 9.64 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 9.64 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 9.66 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.05 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.21 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 27.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8LA - Data from Dec 2021
| South Norwood Lake | 1.63 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.28 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.34 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 2.36 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 2.52 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.56 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.83 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 3.07 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 3.26 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.49 km | |
| Whitgift Pond | 3.53 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 3.69 km | |
| Duppas Hill | 3.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8LA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 43.6 Mbps | 70.9 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 8.8 Mbps | 9.4 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 4.3 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.7 | 4.7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 68.1 | 9.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for CR7 8LA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.39941300 |
| Longitude | -0.09414400 |
| OS Easting | 532675 |
| OS Northing | 0168432 |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Established renting families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Croydon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033106 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 006E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |