CR5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 686 postcodes across 3 sectors in Croydon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
686
CR5 spans 686 Croydon postcodes with 83.6% gigabit, placing it between slower tiers and the borough's peak.
Broadband speeds in CR5
Share of CR5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 686 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability reaches 83.6%, with 11.6% of postcodes in the 30-300 Mbps bracket and 1% below 10 Mbps. Zero postcodes miss uso coverage and wireless is entirely absent, confirming full wired access across the district. CR5 sits mid-range in Croydon's connectivity hierarchy, behind the highest-performing zones but ahead of slower postcode areas. Infrastructure is entirely wired, but gigabit penetration is more modest than the borough's densest zones. The district offers solid coverage without top-tier concentration. Most households will have gigabit access, though the 11.6% midspeed tier is larger than in the borough's fastest postcodes. CR5 represents suburban Croydon with good but not exceptional gigabit reach. The choice between CR5 and premium zones matters if speed performance is a household priority.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CR5 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR5 1 | 224 | 97% | 0% | 85% |
| CR5 2 | 212 | 95% | 0% | 88% |
| CR5 3 | 250 | 94% | 0% | 79% |
All CR5 1 postcodes (224)
All CR5 2 postcodes (212)
All CR5 3 postcodes (250)
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Living in Croydon
CR5 offers solid coverage without top-tier concentration. Most households will have gigabit access, though the 11.6% midspeed tier is larger than in faster postcodes.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
CR5 broadband FAQs
What is CR5's gigabit standing?
83.6%, placing it firmly in Croydon's good tier but behind the borough's best zones.
Should I assume gigabit will be available?
Most likely. 83.6% have it, but 11.6% are in the 30-300 Mbps band, so verify your address.
How many postcodes in CR5 are poorly connected?
Only 1%, a negligible minority.
Is CR5 a good choice for broadband?
Yes, but if speed is critical, consider comparing with the borough's top performers.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CR5 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources