CR8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 775 postcodes across 5 sectors in Croydon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
775
CR8 spans 775 postcodes across Croydon with a mixed connectivity picture: superfast coverage is near-universal, but gigabit reach stops at 80.4%, creating variance in achievable speeds.
Broadband speeds in CR8
Share of CR8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 775 postcodes in the district.
Superfast availability (30+ Mbps) sits at 97.2%, matching national norms. Gigabit capacity, however, reaches 80.4% of premises and is primarily cable-delivered. The ultrafast tier (300+ Mbps) also caps at 80.4%, with 16.8% of premises in the 30 to 300 Mbps band. No premises fall below 10 Mbps. Cable infrastructure forms the backbone, with some postcodes limited to superfast speeds rather than gigabit. This variance is minor in practical terms: any premise can reliably stream content and support home office use. The split means a small subset will need to avoid simultaneous high-bandwidth activities, but both tiers meet the legal superfast standard.
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
CR8 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR8 1 | 111 | 99% | TBC | 95% |
| CR8 2 | 196 | 99% | 0% | 82% |
| CR8 3 | 151 | 98% | 0% | 87% |
| CR8 4 | 130 | 95% | TBC | 87% |
| CR8 5 | 187 | 95% | TBC | 60% |
All CR8 1 postcodes (111)
All CR8 2 postcodes (196)
All CR8 3 postcodes (151)
All CR8 4 postcodes (130)
All CR8 5 postcodes (187)
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Living in Croydon
The split between gigabit-ready and superfast-only premises means some households can support multiple 4K streams simultaneously, while others must plan peak usage more carefully.
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
CR8 broadband FAQs
What percentage of CR8 can reach ultrafast speeds?
Approximately 80.4% of premises access 300 Mbps or faster. The remaining addresses sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps range.
Is broadband adequacy consistent across CR8?
Broadly yes. Universal superfast coverage (97.2%) ensures video streaming and remote work viability regardless of location.
Where should I check my specific address's speed potential?
Use your outward code (CR8) as a starting point; about four in five premises here can access gigabit, whilst one in five tops out at superfast.
Is wired or wireless infrastructure the primary connection method?
Wired cable and fibre handle all connectivity here. Wireless solutions are not deployed in CR8.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CR8 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