The postcode CR7 8XL is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. CR7 8XL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR7 8XL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 8XL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to CR7 8XL is Roberts Close which is centered 23 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Beulah Road (CR7) and is 320 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.48 km away at Harrington Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 543 m away.
The closest primary school to CR7 8XL (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 601 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for CR7 8XL 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 8XL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR7 8XL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR7 8XL
| Introduction | December 2000 |
| 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 8XL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Infants' School | Academy | 3-7 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 198 m |
| Beulah Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 300 m |
| David Livingstone Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 6, 2019) | 673 m |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy | 3-7 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 693 m |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 693 m |
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 716 m |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 775 m |
| Bensham Manor School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (January 17, 2018) | 847 m |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 953 m |
| Cypress Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 31, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) | Independent school | 10-18 | 1.23 km | |
| Beckmead College | Special school | 14-19 | 1.27 km | |
| All Saints CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 1.27 km |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form | College | 16-19 | 1.31 km | |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 18, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR7 8XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky's Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 15, 2021 | 601 m | |
| Candy Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2020 | 601 m | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2020 | 601 m | |
| Elizabeth Hammond Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2020 | 601 m | |
| Emek Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 25, 2021 | 601 m | |
| Liquorbin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 601 m | |
| Little Ann Day Nursery At St Albans Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 601 m | |
| Lucky Crabs Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 601 m | |
| The Dutchie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2020 | 601 m | |
| Monkey Puzzle South Norwood | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 17, 2019 | 650 m | |
| Petropolis Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2003 | 686 m | |
| The Original Tasty Jerk Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 8, 2021 | 686 m | |
| Chicken Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 12, 2021 | 755 m | |
| Eelam Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2015 | 755 m | |
| Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 12, 2021 | 755 m | |
| CH & Co Catering Ltd At Spurgeons College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 786 m | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 788 m | |
| Little Jannah Daycare Nursery | Awaiting Inspection | 808 m | |
| Thines Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2020 | 810 m | |
| Spa Hill Allotment Society Limited Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 14, 2012 | 863 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR7 8XL - Data from Apr 2022
| Beulah Road (CR7) | 320 m | |
| Parchmore Methodist Church | 327 m | |
| Beulah Road (CR7) | 329 m | |
| Parchmore Methodist Church | 331 m | |
| Sandfield Road | 410 m | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 2.48 km | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 2.5 km | |
| Harrington Road Tram Stop | 2.5 km | |
| Thornton Heath Rail Station | 543 m | |
| Selhurst Rail Station | 1.36 km | |
| Norwood Junction Rail Station | 1.57 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 9.26 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 9.27 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 9.29 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.4 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.56 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 27.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR7 8XL - Data from Dec 2021
| South Norwood Lake | 1.59 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Convent Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 2.13 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 2.19 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 2.24 km | |
| Westow Hill | 2.29 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Lower Lake | 2.66 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 3.03 km | |
| Long Lane Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 3.65 km | |
| Park Hill | 3.89 km | |
| Whitgift Pond | 3.93 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 3.97 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR7 8XL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40286000 |
| Longitude | -0.09595600 |
| OS Easting | 532539 |
| OS Northing | 0168812 |
| 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 | E33033105 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |