Postcode CR8 5GX (Croydon)

Map showing CR8 5GX and nearby postcodes

The postcode CR8 5GX is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in November 2010 and is an active postcode. CR8 5GX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CR8 5GX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 5GX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to CR8 5GX is Old Barn Lane which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Old Barn Lane and is 65 m away. The closest railway station is Whyteleafe Rail Station, 787 m away.

The closest primary school to CR8 5GX (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 5GX is The Flying Machine and is 7.71 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 26, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Biggin Hill Spice and is 7.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 18, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 69.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 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 CR8 5GX 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 5GX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CR8 5GX, and the approximate distance away.

Old Barn Lane 43 m
Bushey Close 94 m
New Barn Lane 221 m
Devon Close 243 m
Bourne Park Close 278 m
Downsway 353 m
Mosslea Road 411 m
Beverley Road 423 m
Godstone Road 558 m
Valley Road 711 m
Riddlesdown Road 1.56 km
B2030 2.85 km
B269 6.93 km
A22 30.76 km
M25 41.24 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode CR8 5GX

Introduction November 2010
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 5GX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kenley Primary School 235 m
Whyteleafe Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
992 m
Riddlesdown Collegiate Outstanding
(November 10, 2021)
1.01 km
Hamsey Green Primary Good
(February 6, 2020)
1.03 km
Warlingham School Good
(February 21, 2017)
1.07 km
Atwood Primary Academy 1.57 km
The Hayes Primary School Good
(January 16, 2018)
1.72 km
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus 1.76 km
Harris Primary Academy Kenley Outstanding
(June 24, 2015)
1.88 km
Gresham Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
2.07 km
New Valley Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
2.18 km
Sunnydown School Good
(October 20, 2021)
2.23 km
Audley Primary School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.23 km
St Francis Catholic Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
2.23 km
Keston Primary School 2.4 km
Warlingham Village Primary School Outstanding
(June 12, 2015)
2.53 km
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery Good
(November 10, 2021)
2.54 km
de Stafford School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.6 km
Beaumont Primary School Outstanding
(December 6, 2017)
2.72 km
Oasis Academy Coulsdon Good
(July 3, 2018)
2.77 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CR8 5GX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Nightingale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 1, 2021
7.6 km
Costcutter - Chinthia's Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 9, 2022
7.64 km
Oaklands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
7.68 km
The Hub - Before & After School Club School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 16, 2019
7.68 km
The Flying Machine Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
7.71 km
Tatsfield Playing Field Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 26, 2015
7.77 km
Biggin Hill Children And Family Centre Other catering premises Exempt
7.77 km
Biggin Hill Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 18, 2018
7.77 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 16, 2019
7.77 km
Raj Gowry Express Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 2, 2022
7.77 km
Chilli And Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 19, 2020
7.79 km
Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
November 16, 2020
7.79 km
Londis Woodside Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 12, 2010
7.79 km
The Green Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 27, 2020
7.79 km
The Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 17, 2020
7.87 km
Kingswood Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 3, 2021
7.89 km
Lavish30490Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.9 km
Spring Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 17, 2018
7.9 km
Surrey Downs Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2022
7.91 km
Delight Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
7.91 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CR8 5GX - Data from Apr 2022

Old Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Old Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 106 m
New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 255 m
Devon Close Bus Stop/Station 268 m
New Barn Lane Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 787 m
Whyteleafe Rail Station Rail 826 m
Upper Warlingham Rail Station Rail 979 m
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.4 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 18.54 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 18.56 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CR8 5GX - Data from Dec 2021

Roundburrow Shaw Woodland Or Forest 680 m
Dipsley's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 732 m
Ansley Berry Shaw Woodland Or Forest 922 m
Ragged Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Barnfield Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Tithepit Shaw Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Joysons Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Mitchley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Coxes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Blize Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Coombes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Kings Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Dollyper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2 km
Shepherd's Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Windmill Shaw Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CR8 5GX - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.1 Mbps 69.1 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17.5 Mbps 20 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 69.1 17.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 73,689 kWh - mean 4,335 kWh : median 4,486 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 35,972 kWh - mean 2,398 kWh : median 2,361 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CR8 5GX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.31661400
Longitude -0.08409900
OS Easting 533616
OS Northing 0159243
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
21108
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Croydon South
Electoral Ward Kenley
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: 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 E33033278
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Croydon 042
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Croydon 042B
Output Area / Small Area 4A3