Postcode CR8 1ER (Croydon)

Map showing CR8 1ER and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR8 1ER is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR8 1ER is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR8 1ER is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 CR8 1ER as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.

The closest road name to CR8 1ER is Derwent Drive which is centered 131 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lower Barn Road and is 158 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4 km away at Lloyd Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Riddlesdown Rail Station, 620 m away.

The closest primary school to CR8 1ER (for ages 11 and under) is Harris Primary Academy Kenley. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 24, 2015. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Warlingham School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 21, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of CR8 1ER is The Joiners Arms and is 6.63 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 17, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chilli And Spice and is 6.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 112 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.6 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 3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CR8 1ER 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 CR8 1ER and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR8 1ER, and the approximate distance away.

Derwent Drive 131 m
Buttermere Gardens 168 m
Eskdale Gardens 182 m
Grisedale Gardens 185 m
Mitchley Avenue 224 m
Grisedale Close 257 m
Copthorne Rise 264 m
Honister Heights 329 m
Dunmail Drive 353 m
Ingleboro Drive 365 m
Hyde Road 390 m
Riddlesdown Road 428 m
Lower Barn Road 541 m
Godstone Road 949 m
A2022 3.33 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR8 1ER

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 CR8 1ER - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
466 m
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
965 m
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.21 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.26 km
Kenley Primary School 1.59 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.72 km
St Nicholas School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.88 km
Ridgeway Primary School Good
(November 14, 2018)
1.9 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
1.98 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
2.07 km
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Good
(March 8, 2017)
2.08 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2.14 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
2.18 km
St David's School 2.36 km
Cumnor House School 2.4 km
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
2.43 km
Croydon High School 2.54 km
Thomas More Catholic School Good
(May 1, 2019)
2.58 km
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
2.58 km
Purley Oaks Primary School Good
(September 19, 2019)
2.63 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 1ER - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
6.54 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
6.55 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
6.55 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
6.55 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
6.55 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
6.63 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.67 km
Greens Food And Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 16, 2020
6.67 km
Ly Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.67 km
Mandys Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.67 km
Perfect Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 24, 2021
6.67 km
Woodside Cafe Kopaczko Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
6.67 km
Europa Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
October 4, 2021
6.69 km
Michael's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 9, 2021
6.69 km
Paw Paw Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
6.69 km
Price Right Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
6.69 km
Welcome Selhurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
6.69 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
6.72 km
Kilkenny Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.74 km
Moorish Caribbean Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
March 25, 2022
6.74 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 1ER - Data from Apr 2022

Lower Barn Road Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Riddlesdown Mitchley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Lower Barn Road Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Riddlesdown Mitchley Avenue Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Mitchley Hill Rectory Park Bus Stop/Station 411 m
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4 km
Lloyd Park Tram Stop Metro/Tram 4 km
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 620 m
Kenley Rail Station Rail 711 m
Riddlesdown Rail Station Rail 743 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.49 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 19.64 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 19.71 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 1ER - Data from Dec 2021

Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 475 m
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 483 m
Purley Downs Urban Greenspace 805 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Purley Beeches Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Foxley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Sanderstead Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Selsdon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.09 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
In Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR8 1ER - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.5 Mbps 112 Mbps 593 Mbps
Upload 8 Mbps 12.6 Mbps 39 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.1 5.7
30-300 Mbps 0% 89.1 10.5
300+ Mbps 100% 418.3 37

Gas Consumption

25 meters consuming 482,445 kWh - mean 19,298 kWh : median 18,989 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CR8 1ER - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.32879800
Longitude -0.09226200
OS Easting 533012
OS Northing 0160583
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29727
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Sanderstead
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Delayed retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Croydon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33033275
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 042
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 042D
Output Area / Small Area 5B1