The postcode CR7 8LX is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR7 8LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR7 8LX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 8LX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to CR7 8LX is Sandfield Place which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Sandfield Road and is 14 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.77 km away at West Croydon Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 622 m away.
The closest primary school to CR7 8LX (for ages 11 and under) is Beulah Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2018.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky Crabs Kitchen and is 938 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 65.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.5 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CR7 8LX 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 8LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR7 8LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR7 8LX
| 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 8LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 102 m |
| Beulah Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 218 m |
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 391 m |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 392 m |
| David Livingstone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2019) | 569 m |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 765 m |
| Bensham Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 939 m |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 993 m |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 993 m |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.02 km |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.07 km | |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Academy | 4-11 | Serious Weaknesses (November 27, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Cypress Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Childrens Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2020 | 709 m | |
| Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2012 | 868 m | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 868 m | |
| Bucky's Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2021 | 938 m | |
| Candy Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2020 | 938 m | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2020 | 938 m | |
| Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2020 | 938 m | |
| Emek Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 25, 2021 | 938 m | |
| Liquorbin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 938 m | |
| Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 938 m | |
| Lucky Crabs Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 938 m | |
| The Dutchie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 938 m | |
| Daffodils Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 939 m | |
| Playhouse Montessori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2021 | 977 m | |
| Little Jannah Daycare Nursery | Awaiting Inspection | 1.01 km | |
| Monkey Puzzle South Norwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 17, 2019 | 1.02 km | |
| Spa Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2018 | 1.06 km | |
| Petropolis Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2003 | 1.06 km | |
| The Original Tasty Jerk Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 8, 2021 | 1.06 km | |
| CH & Co Catering Ltd At Spurgeons College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 1.09 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Sandfield Road | 14 m | |
| Beulah Road (CR7) | 69 m | |
| Beulah Road (CR7) | 89 m | |
| Sandfield Road | 97 m | |
| Park Lawn | 236 m | |
| West Croydon Tram Stop | 2.77 km | |
| West Croydon Tram Stop | 2.78 km | |
| Therapia Lane Tram Stop | 2.78 km | |
| Thornton Heath Rail Station | 622 m | |
| Selhurst Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 1.79 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.92 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.93 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 8.95 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.45 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.6 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 27.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Biggin Wood | 1.35 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 1.81 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 1.81 km | |
| Convent Wood | 1.84 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 1.93 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.42 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.56 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.89 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 3.21 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 3.72 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 3.73 km | |
| Waddon Ponds | 3.95 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 4.02 km | |
| Park Hill | 4.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8LX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 58 Mbps | 65.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 11.5 Mbps | 12.5 Mbps | 21 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% | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 77.7 | 14.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for CR7 8LX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40398200 |
| Longitude | -0.10139900 |
| OS Easting | 532159 |
| OS Northing | 0168927 |
| 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 | E33033102 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |