Welcome to Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath is a vibrant and diverse area located in the London Borough of Croydon. It is situated in the southern part of Greater London and is known for its multicultural community. The area has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Thornton Heath is a bustling urban center with a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and parks.

One of the most notable features of Thornton Heath is its diverse population. The area is home to people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, including African, Caribbean, and Asian communities. This diversity is reflected in the local cuisine, with a range of restaurants serving up delicious dishes from around the world. Thornton Heath is also known for its vibrant music scene, with many local venues hosting live music events throughout the year.

Despite its urban setting, Thornton Heath is also home to several green spaces, including Grangewood Park and Thornton Heath Recreation Ground. These parks provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life and are popular with locals and visitors alike. Overall, Thornton Heath is a unique and vibrant area that offers a taste of London's multiculturalism and urban energy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thornton Heath Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Jenette Indarsingh	51 Pridham Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8RS 02086840494 School Website
Beulah Infants School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Debbie Butler	Furze Road Thornton Heath London Greater London CR7 8NJ 02086534918 School Website
Beulah Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernice Warwick	Beulah Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8JF 02086534921 School Website
Bensham Manor School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Robinson	Ecclesbourne Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 7BN 02086840116 School Website
Whitehorse Manor Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Russell	Whitehorse Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8SB 02086897679 School Website
Whitehorse Manor Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Nina Achenbach	Whitehorse Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8SB 02086843929 School Website
St James The Great Rc Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Andrew	Windsor Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8HJ 02087713424 School Website
Cacfo Uk Education Centre Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Oliver	40 Northwood Road Thornton Heath CR7 8HQ 2087716222 School Website
Chestnut Park Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Hayley Lewis	C/O Whitehorse Manor - Brigstock Site Croydon Greater London CR7 7JN 02037506090
David Livingstone Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mitchell	Northwood Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8HX 02086534240 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thornton Heath Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RX 0.13 Miles

Selhurst Selhurst Road, Selhurst, Greater London, SE25 6LH 0.68 Miles

Norwood Junction Station Road, South Norwood, Greater London, SE25 5AG 1.01 Miles

Norbury Norbury Avenue, Norbury, Greater London, SW16 3RW 1.19 Miles

West Croydon London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA 1.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ab Mini Cabs 020 8665 1888 115 High Street, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RZ 0.13 Miles
Croydon Cars 020 8686 4000 228 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7AW 0.21 Miles
A To Z Cars 020 8683 2345 228 Bensham Manor Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7AW 0.21 Miles
A2z Cars 020 8684 5151 228 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7AW 0.21 Miles
Excel Cars 020 8865 7965 19 High Street, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RU 0.24 Miles
Excel Airport Transfers 07769 357423 19 High Street, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RU 0.24 Miles
Genesis Executive Security Ltd 020 8653 9900 Parchmore Place 1-6 The Muse 92A Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8LX 0.30 Miles
Lady Fox Limousines 020 8406 3758 103 Dagnall Park, London, Greater London, SE25 6NS 0.63 Miles
Anglo Asian Limo Hire 07841 046115 Springfield Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8DY 0.71 Miles
Sle Cars 020 8684 2345 791 London Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6AW 0.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beulah Road (100) Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thornton Heath Mspo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Farnley Road / Roththesay Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Homesdale Road / Alexandra Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
53 Clifton Road / Pembroke Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howberry Road (12) Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
53 Ross Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehorse Lane / Canham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Prince Road / Selhurst Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Northwood Road(246) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sangley Road / Huntly Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Beauchamp Road / Chaldon Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Green Lane (40) Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Selhurst Station / Selhurst Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
South Norwood Hill / Wharncliff Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parchmore Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	97 Parchmore Road Thornton Heath CR7 8LY
Parchmore Medical Centre 020 82514200	Parchmore Medical Centre 97 Parchmore Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8LY
St Pauls Church - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Norfolk Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8ND
St Pauls Church - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Norfolk Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8ND
Thornton Heath Medical Centre 020 86641590	Thornton Heath Health Ctr 61A Gillett Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8RL

Local Stores

Thornton Heath
26-28 Green Lane
Thornton Heath
Greater London
CR7 8BB
0208 7648695
Store Website
0.69 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mark Nelson Vets
81 Woodville Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8LN 020 8771 7555 mnvet81@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.15 miles
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Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd
30 Clifton Road South Norwood London SE25 6NJ 020 8653 3355 clifton@paxtonvets.co.uk Website 0.61 miles
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Norbury Pet Health Centre
1203A London Road Norbury London SW16 4UY 020 8764 1254 info@nphc.co.uk Website 0.97 miles
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Easipetcare Ltd
3-7 Hermitage Lane Norbury London SW16 3LH norbury@easipetcare.com Website 1.47 miles
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Croydon Veterinary Surgery
335 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon Surrey CR0 6RG 0208 655 0235 reception@croydonvets.co.uk Website 1.79 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 1.84 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.80 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 3.87 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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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 4.25 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 4.36 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 4.46 miles

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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 4.81 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.

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