Welcome to Broom Hill

Broom Hill is a small residential area located in Greater London, England. It is situated in the London Borough of Barnet and is bordered by the areas of Whetstone, Totteridge, and North Finchley. The area is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and retirees. Broom Hill is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Friary Park and the North Middlesex Golf Club, which offer residents a chance to enjoy the outdoors and engage in recreational activities.

One of the most notable features of Broom Hill is its excellent transport links. The area is well-connected to other parts of London via several bus routes and the nearby Totteridge and Whetstone tube station, which provides access to the Northern line. This makes it easy for residents to commute to work or travel to other parts of the city for leisure activities. Additionally, Broom Hill is located close to several major roads, including the A1 and the M1, which provide easy access to other parts of the country.

Broom Hill is also home to several excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families with children. The area has a range of primary and secondary schools, including the St. Andrew's CofE Primary School and the Compton School, which have both received outstanding ratings from Ofsted. This, combined with the area's peaceful atmosphere and excellent transport links, makes Broom Hill an ideal place for families who want to raise their children in a safe and nurturing environment.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Forest Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Swabra Lloyd	Bridle Road Shirley Croydon Greater London CR0 8HQ 02087772808 School Website
Bethlem And Maudsley Hospital School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Dr Maarten Crommelin	Monks Orchard Road Beckenham Greater London BR3 3BX 02087771897 School Website
Harris Primary Academy Benson Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ayla Arli	West Way Shirley Croydon Greater London CR0 8RQ 02087771572 School Website
Beckmead Park Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Dean Monfries	Monks Orchard Road Beckenham Kent BR3 3BZ 2087779311 School Website
Oak Lodge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Diane Lowton	Chamberlain Crescent West Wickham Greater London BR4 0LJ 02088196996 School Website
St Johns C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martina Martin	Spring Park Road Shirley Croydon Greater London CR0 5EL 02086542260 School Website
Addington Valley Academy Free Schools Special Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr John Reilly	Fieldway Croydon CR0 9AZ 2045112949 School Website
Shirley High School Performing Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Tyrone Myton	Shirley Church Road Croydon Greater London CR0 5EF 02086569755 School Website
Coloma Convent Girls' School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Englefield	Upper Shirley Road Croydon Surrey CR9 5AS 2086546228 School Website
St Davids College Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Foulger	Justin Hall Beckenham Road West Wickham Greater London BR4 0QS 02087775852 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
West Wickham Station Road, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0EH 1.05 Miles

Eden Park Upper Elmers End Road, Eden Park, Greater London, BR3 3DE 1.45 Miles

Hayes Station Approach, Hayes, Greater London, BR2 7EN 1.82 Miles

Elmers End Elmers End Road, Elmers End, Greater London, BR3 4EJ 2.27 Miles

Clock House Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 4HJ 2.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Flicker Cars 020 8325 0759 27 Copse Av, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 9NN 0.31 Miles
Shirley Chauffeurs 020 8777 2916 15 Temple Avenue, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8QE 0.38 Miles
Croydon Carriage Company 020 8656 5656 270 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8BJ 0.83 Miles
British Airports Transfer 020 8777 7775 52 St.Davids Close, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0QZ 0.87 Miles
Delta Cars 01689 848401 153 Dunley Drive, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 0RU 1.22 Miles
Woodside Cars 020 8650 5050 426-428 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 3HQ 1.33 Miles
Eden Cars 020 8650 5050 426-428 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 3HQ 1.33 Miles
Cannon Cars 020 8460 3333 10-12 Bourne Way, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 7HE 1.51 Miles
Gatwick Charter 020 8462 6971 13 Hilldown Road, Bromley, Greater London, BR2 7HX 1.54 Miles
Execucar 07515 696874 74 Falconwood Rd, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 7BD 1.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broom Road Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bushey Road(73) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Copse Avenue (47) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Avenue (51) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chessington Way (34) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Way (130) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
806 Wickham Road Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Grove (88) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Wood Lodge Lane (49) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cavendish Way (25) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
W H Smith Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Spout Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wickham Court Road (36) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Orchard Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Broom Road Medical Practice 020 87775511	23 Broom Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8NG
Wickham Park Surgery 020 87771293	Wickham Park Surgery 2 Manor Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9PS
West Wickham & Shirley Baptist Church - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wickham Road Croydon CR0 8EH
Southway Practice	334 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8BH
Shirley Medical Extended Access Llp 020 87771876	334/370 Wickham Road Shirley, Croydon CR0 8BH

Local Stores

Shirley
225-227 Wickham Road
Shirley
Croydon
Greater London
CR0 8TG
02086 541227
Store Website
0.82 miles

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SPAR - West Wickham
36 Glebe Way
West Wickham
Bromley
BR4 0RL
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Wickham Veterinary Surgery
20 Station Road West Wickham Kent BR4 0PR 0203 143 6688 reception@westwickhamvets.co.uk Website 0.93 miles

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Tender Paws Ltd
35 Addington Road West Wickham Kent BR4 9BN 0208 462 5775 tenderpaws2011@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.28 miles
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Eden Park Veterinary Surgery
438 Upper Elmers End Road Beckenham Kent BR3 3HQ 020 8658 2300 1.39 miles

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Goddard Veterinary Group Croydon
356 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7AF 020 8654 3887 croydon@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Croydon Veterinary Surgery
335 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 6RG 0208 655 0235 reception@croydonvets.co.uk Website 1.86 miles


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Selsdon Veterinary Centre
286 Addington Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 8LF 020 8657 8151 jane.louis-hobbs@cvsvets.com Website 1.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Foxley Wood
A Short, Circular Woodland Walk Just South Of The Purley Crossroads. Foxley Wood Is A Local Nature Reserve In Purley In The London Borough Of Croydon. Some Of The Woodland On Site Is Ancient And Hosts A Variety Of Wildlife. CR8 2ER 4.48 miles From Croydon, Take The A23 South To Purley. Adter The Crossroads And Once Under The Railway Bridge, Take The First Right Onto Foxley Hill Road, Right At Higher Drive. Parking Is Either Higher Drive, Northwood Avenue, Or Burwood Avenue.

Petts Wood
A Beautiful Wood .... National Trust. Lovely For All Ages, Dogs On Or Off Lead, Lots Of Oaths And Interesting And Things Like The Statue For Daylight Saving, A Large Meadow And A Farm. Some Small Streams And The Possibility Of Parking At The Tunnel Entrance And Walking Through To One Of The Pubs In Chislhurst. Lovely Blue Bells And Great Variety Of Mushrooms And Toadstools In Season . 20 Birchwood Rd Orpington Lancashire BR5 1NY 5.21 miles Petts Wood. Several Entrances But Possibly The Best Is Under The Railway Tunnel At The Bottom Of Birchwood Road. Parking On Side Of The Road Is Mostly Free After 10Am.

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Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 5.31 miles

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Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 5.37 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 6.32 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 6.47 miles

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Weather Forecast

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