The postcode CR8 1EX is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and is an active postcode. CR8 1EX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CR8 1EX 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 1EX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Delayed retirement.
The closest road name to CR8 1EX is Honister Heights which is centered 251 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Garston Lane and is 430 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.37 km away at Coombe Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Kenley Rail Station, 804 m away.
The closest primary school to CR8 1EX (for ages 11 and under) is Kenley Primary School. 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 1EX is The Joiners Arms and is 6.99 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 6.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 19, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for CR8 1EX 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 CR8 1EX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CR8 1EX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CR8 1EX
| 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 CR8 1EX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate | Academy | 11-19 | Outstanding (November 10, 2021) | 0 m |
| Kenley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.14 km | |
| Atwood Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.14 km | |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 24, 2015) | 1.16 km |
| Gresham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 24, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| The Hayes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Warlingham School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Hamsey Green Primary | Academy | 2-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 1.75 km |
| Whyteleafe Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| New Valley Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 2.08 km |
| St Nicholas School | Special school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 2.14 km |
| Beaumont Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 6, 2017) | 2.17 km |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.25 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 2.54 km |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus | Independent school | 7-18 | 2.62 km | |
| Croydon High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 2.63 km | |
| St David's School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.75 km | |
| Keston Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.8 km | |
| Cumnor House School | Independent school | 2-13 | 2.87 km | |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 19, 2022) | 2.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 1EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli And Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 19, 2020 | 6.91 km | |
| Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 16, 2020 | 6.91 km | |
| Londis Woodside Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2010 | 6.91 km | |
| The Green Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2020 | 6.91 km | |
| Lavish30490Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 6.95 km | |
| The Joiners Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2020 | 6.99 km | |
| Delight Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 7.03 km | |
| Greens Food And Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 16, 2020 | 7.03 km | |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.03 km | |
| Mandys Fish And Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.03 km | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 24, 2021 | 7.03 km | |
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 9, 2021 | 7.03 km | |
| Spring Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2018 | 7.06 km | |
| Europa Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 4, 2021 | 7.1 km | |
| Michael's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 9, 2021 | 7.1 km | |
| Paw Paw | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 7.1 km | |
| Price Right | Awaiting Inspection | 7.1 km | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2022 | 7.1 km | |
| Kilkenny Tavern | Awaiting Inspection | 7.15 km | |
| Moorish Caribbean Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 25, 2022 | 7.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 1EX - Data from Apr 2022
| Garston Lane | 430 m | |
| Garston Lane | 446 m | |
| Kenley Treatment Works | 515 m | |
| Kenley Treatment Works | 544 m | |
| Hazeldene Court | 575 m | |
| Coombe Lane Tram Stop | 4.37 km | |
| Coombe Lane Tram Stop | 4.37 km | |
| Coombe Lane Tram Stop | 4.38 km | |
| Kenley Rail Station | 804 m | |
| Kenley Rail Station | 826 m | |
| Riddlesdown Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.17 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 19.31 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 19.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 1EX - Data from Dec 2021
| Mitchley Wood | 487 m | |
| Ragged Grove | 719 m | |
| Coombes Wood | 810 m | |
| Barnfield Shaw | 867 m | |
| Ansley Berry Shaw | 882 m | |
| Dipsley's Shaw | 1.09 km | |
| Purley Downs | 1.26 km | |
| Roundburrow Shaw | 1.55 km | |
| Foxley Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Purley Beeches | 1.85 km | |
| Kings Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Tithepit Shaw | 2.03 km | |
| Sanderstead Plantation | 2.05 km | |
| Dollyper's Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Selsdon Hill | 2.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR8 1EX - 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 | 51.32507800 |
| Longitude | -0.08914600 |
| OS Easting | 533238 |
| OS Northing | 0160175 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 |