Welcome to South Croydon

South Croydon is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Croydon. It is situated approximately 10 miles south of central London and is known for its leafy streets, Victorian architecture, and bustling high street. The area is well-connected to the rest of London, with frequent train services to London Bridge, Victoria, and Gatwick Airport. South Croydon is also home to a number of green spaces, including Lloyd Park and Croham Hurst Woods, which provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of South Croydon is its vibrant high street, which is home to a wide range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. From artisan bakeries to vintage clothing stores, there is something for everyone in this bustling shopping district. The area is also home to a number of popular pubs and bars, making it a popular destination for a night out. In addition, South Croydon is home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Fairfield Halls, which hosts a range of concerts, plays, and other events throughout the year.

Despite its proximity to central London, South Croydon has managed to retain a strong sense of community. The area is home to a number of local groups and organizations, which work to promote community cohesion and improve the local area. From gardening clubs to youth groups, there are plenty of opportunities for residents to get involved and make a difference. Overall, South Croydon is a vibrant and welcoming area, which offers the perfect balance of city living and suburban tranquility.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ridgeway Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Shelley & Miss Suzanne Kelly (Co-Headteachers)	Southcote Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 0EQ 02086578063 School Website
Purley Oaks Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Griffin	Bynes Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 0PR 02086884268 School Website
St Peter's Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Barriball And Samantha Sandle	Normanton Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 7AR 2086885414 School Website
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Hyneman	50-58 Haling Road Croydon Greater London CR2 6HS 02037724560 School Website
Rutherford School Other Independent Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Suzanna Bance	1A Melville Avenue South Croydon Greater London CR2 7HZ 02086887560 School Website
Coombe Wood School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Nicole Williams	30 Melville Avenue South Croydon CR2 7HY 2082894745 School Website
Whitgift School Other Independent School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Dr Chris Ramsey	Haling Park South Croydon Greater London CR2 6YT 02086889222 School Website
Elmhurst School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara Marriott	44-48 South Park Hill Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 7DW 02086880661 School Website
St Giles School Community Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Lewis	Pampisford Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 6DF 02086802141 School Website
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Christoforou	173 Pampisford Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 6DF 02086884582 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sanderstead Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0PL 0.37 Miles

Purley Oaks Brantwood Road, Purley, Greater London, CR2 0ND 0.58 Miles

South Croydon Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PA 0.99 Miles

Riddlesdown Lower Barn Road, Purley, Greater London, CR8 1HN 1.28 Miles

Purley Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, Greater London, CR2 2AP 1.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Cars 020 8657 7777 7 Station Approach, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0PL 0.39 Miles
Selsdon And Warlingham Minicabs Ltd 020 8657 7777 7 Station Approach/Sanderstead Rd, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0PL 0.39 Miles
Supacars 020 8681 6333 Carlton House/Carlton Av, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0BY 0.40 Miles
Croydon Executive Car Service 020 8657 1110 Station Approach, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0QD 0.42 Miles
Croydon Vehicle Hire 0800 058 8410 Capital Enterprise Centre, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0BP 0.44 Miles
Sturley Cars 020 8686 5112 Helders Yard/Haling Rd, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 6HS 0.75 Miles
Direct Car Services 020 8657 0700 Oakwood House/96-98 Braemar Av, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0QB 0.75 Miles
Sta Chauffeurs 020 7989 0630 47 St. Augustines Av, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 6JP 0.81 Miles
Dadstaxi 020 8657 6695 8 Harbledown Rd, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 8RH 0.90 Miles
1-2 Cars 020 8688 8171 C/34 Selsdon Rd, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 6PB 0.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heathurst Road(66) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmfield Way (41) Tso Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Selsdon Road (444) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayfield Road(27) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
The Ridgeway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sanderstead Rd (Evershot Crt) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Parade Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Arkwright Road(70) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurst Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selsdon Road(264) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Purley Oaks Road(47) Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Briton Hill Road(21) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farm Fields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Avenue(Opp 31) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Deer Tso Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkside Group Practice 020 86802588	Parkside Group Practice 27 Wyche Grove South Croydon Surrey CR2 6EX
Haling Park Medical Practice 020 86880875	96 Brighton Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6AD
Farley Road Medical Practice 020 86511222	53 Farley Road Selsdon South Croydon Surrey CR2 7NG
Queenhill Medical Practice 020 86511141	Queenhill Medical Prac 31 Queenhill Road,Selsdon South Croydon Surrey CR2 8DU
Selsdon Park Medical Practice 020 86570067	Selsdon Park Med.Practice 97 Addington Rd, Selsdon South Croydon Surrey CR2 8LG

Local Stores

London - South End
40-42 South End
Croydon
Greater London
CR0 1DP
02086 869637
Store Website
1.26 miles

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SPAR - Whitehorse Road
71 Whitehorse Road
Croydon
London
CR0 2JG
0208 684 3307
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elmfield Vets
43 Elmfield Way Sanderstead South Croydon Surrey CR2 0EJ 0208 066 3500 elmfieldvets@gmail.com Website 0.18 miles

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Anne Nelson Vets
238 Pampisford Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6DB 020 8686 6070 info@nelsonvets.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
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Croydon Pdsa Pet Hospital
7 Hurst Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1JT 020 8686 3972 Website 1.06 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 1.39 miles
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Medivet Croydon
263 Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7HX 020 8654 0151 croydon@medivet.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Companion Care (Croydon) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Waddon Goods Yard Purley Way Croydon Surrey CR0 4NX 020 8432 8018 croydon@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.93 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 1.74 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.

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 5.26 miles

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Oak Park Banstead
Lovely Walk Around A Golf Course, Lots Of Grass/Park Area And Woods, A Lot Of Under Cover Areas So Perfect If Raining Or Hot As Plenty Of Shelter From The Trees. Dogs Aloud Of Lead, Car Park Free And Also Lovely Cafe 16 Bolters Ln Banstead Lancashire SM7 2AF 5.50 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 7.11 miles

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Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 7.39 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Epsom Downs
Tattenham Corner Rd Lancashire 7.47 miles Entrance Is Just Off The Roundabout Connecting Old London Rd And The B290

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Weather Forecast

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