Welcome to Upper Shirley

Upper Shirley is a small suburban area located in the London Borough of Croydon. It is situated on the southern edge of the borough, bordering the Surrey countryside. The area is known for its leafy streets, large detached houses, and beautiful green spaces. Upper Shirley is a peaceful and tranquil place to live, away from the hustle and bustle of central London. The area is well-connected to the rest of the city, with regular bus services and a nearby train station.

One of the main attractions of Upper Shirley is its proximity to some of the best green spaces in Greater London. The area is surrounded by beautiful parks and nature reserves, including Shirley Hills, Addington Hills, and Lloyd Park. These green spaces offer a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and cycling to picnicking and birdwatching. Upper Shirley is also home to several golf courses, including Shirley Park Golf Club and Addington Palace Golf Club.

Upper Shirley is a popular residential area, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. The area has a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The nearby town of Croydon offers a wider range of shopping and entertainment options, including the Whitgift Centre and the Fairfield Halls. Upper Shirley is also within easy reach of several top-rated schools, making it a popular choice for families with children. Overall, Upper Shirley is a charming and picturesque place to live, offering a high quality of life and easy access to the best of Greater London.

Local Schools

School	Details
Trinity School Other Independent School Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mr Alasdair Kennedy	Shirley Park Croydon Greater London CR9 7AT 02086569541
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
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
Coloma Convent Girls' School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Englefield	Upper Shirley Road Croydon Surrey CR9 5AS 2086546228 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
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Saqib Chaudhri	Shirley Road Croydon Greater London CR9 7AL 02086560222 School Website
Oakwood School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Morrison	Lloyd Park Coombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 5RD 2086688080 School Website
Orchard Way Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stacey Taylor	Orchard Way Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 7NJ 2087776111 School Website
Edenham High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Carly Moran	Orchard Way Shirley Croydon Greater London CR0 7NJ 02087760220 School Website
Forest Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Swabra Lloyd	Bridle Road Shirley Croydon Greater London CR0 8HQ 02087772808 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
East Croydon Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF 1.64 Miles

Eden Park Upper Elmers End Road, Eden Park, Greater London, BR3 3DE 1.67 Miles

Elmers End Elmers End Road, Elmers End, Greater London, BR3 4EJ 1.82 Miles

West Wickham Station Road, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0EH 1.84 Miles

South Croydon Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PA 1.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Croydon Carriage Company 020 8656 5656 270 Wickham Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8BJ 0.35 Miles
Shirley Chauffeurs 020 8777 2916 15 Temple Avenue, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 8QE 0.74 Miles
Ladycars Of Croydon 020 8655 1918 49 Shirley Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 7ER 0.75 Miles
Execucar 07515 696874 74 Falconwood Rd, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 7BD 0.85 Miles
London Airport Taxi 020 8656 4509 218 Portland Rd, London, Greater London, SE25 4QB 1.38 Miles
Heathrow Gatwick Cars 07508 382829 Unit 2, London, Greater London, SE25 4QB 1.38 Miles
Flicker Cars 020 8325 0759 27 Copse Av, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 9NN 1.42 Miles
British Airports Transfer 020 8777 7775 52 St.Davids Close, West Wickham, Greater London, BR4 0QZ 1.46 Miles
Woodside Cars 020 8650 5050 426-428 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 3HQ 1.58 Miles
Eden Cars 020 8650 5050 426-428 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 3HQ 1.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
134 Wickham Road Po 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:
Upper Shirley Road(132) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upfield (19) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fryston Avenue (1) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandilands (23) Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ashburton Road(Walcot Crt) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Addiscombe Po (Instore) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Addiscombe Old Post Office (241/243) Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coombe Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Glade (66) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coombe Lane (Heathfield) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way (93) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bushey Road(73) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Broom Road Tso Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Hill Rise(17) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Addiscombe Road Surgery 020 86542200	395A Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7LJ
Hartland Way Surgery 020 87777215	1 Hartland Way Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8RG
Shirley Medical Centre 020 87772066	Shirley Medical Centre 370 Wickham Rd,Shirley Croydon CR0 8BH
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
0.38 miles

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SPAR - Croydon Road
121-123 Croydon Road
Beckenham
BR3 3RA
0208 650 3228
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goddard Veterinary Group Croydon
356 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7AF 020 8654 3887 croydon@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
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Croydon Veterinary Surgery
335 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 6RG 0208 655 0235 reception@croydonvets.co.uk Website 0.82 miles


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Medivet Croydon
263 Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 7HX 020 8654 0151 croydon@medivet.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
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Eden Park Veterinary Surgery
438 Upper Elmers End Road Beckenham Kent BR3 3HQ 020 8658 2300 1.65 miles

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West Wickham Veterinary Surgery
20 Station Road West Wickham Kent BR4 0PR 0203 143 6688 reception@westwickhamvets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles

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Croydon Pdsa Pet Hospital
7 Hurst Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1JT 020 8686 3972 Website 1.81 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 3.88 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 4.37 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 5.16 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 5.90 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 6.03 miles

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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 6.18 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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