Welcome to Purley

Purley is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Croydon, in the southern part of Greater London. It is situated on the A23 road, which connects London to Brighton, and is approximately 11 miles south of central London. The town has a population of around 14,000 people and is known for its green spaces, good schools, and easy access to central London.

One of the main attractions of Purley is its proximity to several large parks and nature reserves. The town is surrounded by green spaces, including Riddlesdown Common, Kenley Common, and Farthing Downs. These areas are popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists, and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Purley also has several sports clubs, including a golf club, a cricket club, and a tennis club, which provide opportunities for residents to stay active and socialize.

Purley is well-connected to central London, with regular train services from Purley station to London Victoria, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport. The town also has good road links, with the M25 motorway just a few miles away. This makes Purley an attractive location for commuters who work in central London or further afield. The town has a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a cinema and a leisure center, providing residents with plenty of amenities and entertainment options.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6°C

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Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Purley Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Polly Jones	58 Pampisford Road Purley Greater London CR8 2NE 02086605639 School Website
St Davids School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Cressida Mardell	23-25 Woodcote Valley Road Purley Greater London CR8 3AL 02086600723 School Website
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dermot Mooney	Russell Hill Road Purley Greater London CR8 2XP 02086600115 School Website
Thomas More Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Maryssa Dako	Russell Hill Road Purley Greater London CR8 2XP 02086686251 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Purley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Richardson	Montpelier Road Purley Greater London CR8 2QE 02086607500 School Website
Cumnor House School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Emma Edwards	168 Pampisford Road South Croydon Greater London CR2 6DA 02086603445 School Website
St Nicholas School Community Special School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Goodwin	Reedham Drive Purley Greater London CR8 4DS 02086604861 School Website
Laleham Lea School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Karen Barry	29 Peaks Hill Purley Greater London CR8 3JJ 02086603351 School Website
The John Fisher School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr P E Mccullagh	Peaks Hill Purley Greater London CR8 3YP 02086604555 School Website
Beaumont Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Morrell	Old Lodge Lane Purley Greater London CR8 4DN 02086607707 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Purley Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, Greater London, CR2 2AP 0.19 Miles

Reedham (Surrey) Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Greater London, CR8 4DJ 0.71 Miles

Riddlesdown Lower Barn Road, Purley, Greater London, CR8 1HN 0.90 Miles

Purley Oaks Brantwood Road, Purley, Greater London, CR2 0ND 1.03 Miles

Sanderstead Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0PL 1.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Planet Cars Purley 020 8655 8558 22 High Street, Purley, Greater London, CR8 2AA 0.11 Miles
Station Cars 020 8660 6000 10 Station Approach, Purley, Greater London, CR8 2AP 0.15 Miles
1St Class Cars (South East) Ltd 0870 382 0021 3 Godstone Rd, Purley, Greater London, CR8 2DH 0.17 Miles
City Cars 020 8660 1010 8 The Parade, Purley, Greater London, CR8 4DG 0.69 Miles
Mole Valley Supreme Taxis Dorking 07956 433689 Cedawood Church Road, Purley, Greater London, CR8 3QQ 0.76 Miles
Direct Car Services 020 8657 0700 Oakwood House/96-98 Braemar Av, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0QB 0.80 Miles
Space Travel 020 8668 3626 42 Lower Rd, Kenley, Greater London, CR8 5NB 0.84 Miles
Airport Transfers 07984 246522 1 Burwood Av, Kenley, Greater London, CR8 5NT 0.98 Miles
Purley Mini Cabs 07984 246522 1 Burwood Av, Kenley, Greater London, CR8 5NT 0.98 Miles
Croydon Executive Car Service 020 8657 1110 Station Approach, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 0QD 1.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rusell Hill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purley Mspo Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Purley Mspo Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Purley Station Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Foxley Lane (21) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godstone Road (22) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brighton Road (814) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Russell Hill (13) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Hill Road (10) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaumont Road (1) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whytecliffe Road North (145) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodcote Valley Road (59) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Selcroft Road (42) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grasmere Road (46) Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Keston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Purley War Memorial Hospital 856 Brighton Road Purley CR8 2YL
Keston Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Purley War Memorial Hosp 856 Brighton Road Purley CR8 2YL
Croydon South & Central Extended Access 07884 157314	Purley Hospital 856 Brighton Road Purley CR8 2YL
Purley Miu - At Medics 020 84013238	Purley Miu Purley Memorial Hospital Purley Surrey CR8 2YL
Keston Medical Practice 020 86608292	Purley War Memorial Hosp 856 Brighton Road Purley Surrey CR8 2YL

Local Stores

Kenley
60 Godstone Road
Kenley
Greater London
CR8 5AA
02086 689650
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR - BP Beddington Lane
35 BEDDINGTON LANE
CROYDON
CR0 4TJ
0208 688 0767
Store Website
2.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Anne Nelson Vets
238 Pampisford Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6DB 020 8686 6070 info@nelsonvets.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Anwell Veterinary Centre
41 Brighton Road Coulsdon Surrey CR5 2BF 020 8668 6151 anwellvets@btconnect.com Website 1.06 miles
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Avenue Road Veterinary Surgeons
Avenue Road Veterinary Surgery 6 Avenue Road Wallington Surrey SM6 9QF 020 8647 8515 admin@avenueroadvets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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Elmfield Vets
43 Elmfield Way Sanderstead South Croydon Surrey CR2 0EJ 0208 066 3500 elmfieldvets@gmail.com Website 1.57 miles

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Croydon Pdsa Pet Hospital
7 Hurst Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1JT 020 8686 3972 Website 2.00 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 2.06 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 0.57 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.

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 3.98 miles

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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 5.79 miles

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Epsom Downs
Tattenham Corner Rd Lancashire 5.95 miles Entrance Is Just Off The Roundabout Connecting Old London Rd And The B290

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Reigate Hill North Downs Way
The North Downs Way Runs Through This Car Park So You Have Two Choices. You Can Take The Path Down The Hill Into National Trust Land Called Gatton Park Or You Can Go The More Popular Route Uphill To An Old Fort. Take The Path Straight Up- If You Want Less People There Is A Bridle Way Just To The Right. Once You Get To The Top You Get A Stunning View. From Here You Can Go As Far As You Like. Lots Of Dogs, Horses And The Occasional Cow. Really Great Walk. A217 Reigate Lancashire RH2 0HX 6.57 miles Moving South On The A25 Take Junction 8 Exit. Turn Right At The Roundabout And Take The Exit Towards Merstham. Right On The Exit Here You Will See A Car Park

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Reigate Hill
A Circular Walk Across Reigate Hill. Reigate Hill Has A Good Level Of History. The 19Th Century Reigate Fort Sits At The Top Of The Hill, Commanding A Defensive Position Looking Out Toward The South Downs. RH2 0HX 6.70 miles Exit M25 At Junction 8 And Take The A217 South. The Road Will Fork, Take The Left Turn, Turn Right And Then Immediately Left Into Wray Lane Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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