Welcome to Waddon

Waddon is a district located in the London Borough of Croydon, in the southern part of Greater London. It is a residential area that is known for its diverse community and excellent transport links. The area is well-connected to central London and other parts of the city, making it an ideal location for commuters. Waddon is also home to a number of green spaces, including Waddon Ponds and Waddon Marsh Nature Reserve, which provide a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most notable features of Waddon is its rich history. The area has been inhabited since the Roman times, and there are still remnants of this ancient past scattered throughout the district. For example, the remains of a Roman villa were discovered in Waddon in the 19th century, and there are also several historic churches and buildings in the area. Waddon is also home to a number of cultural and community events throughout the year, including the Waddon Festival and the Croydon Food and Music Festival.

Despite its relatively small size, Waddon has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. The area is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and amenities, including a large retail park and several supermarkets. There are also several good schools in the area, making it a popular choice for families. Overall, Waddon is a vibrant and welcoming district that offers a great quality of life for those who choose to call it home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Verity Lambert-Dale	47 Propeller Crescent Croydon Surrey CR0 4FE 2038721970 School Website
Aerodrome Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Foulsham	Goodwin Road Croydon Greater London CR0 4EJ 02086884975
The Write Time Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevan Wayne-Morris	Warrington Road Opposite Ludford Close Croydon London CR0 4BH 2086897676 School Website
The Minster Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Farhan	Warrington Road Croydon Surrey CR0 4BH 2086885844 School Website
The Minster Nursery And Infants Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Edmonds	Warrington Road Croydon Surrey CR0 4BH 2086885844 School Website
High View Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Claxton	The Chase Wallington Greater London SM6 8JT 02086883563 School Website
Krishna Avanti Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bijal Pandya	Southbridge Place Croydon CR0 4HA 2083534253 School Website
Wilsons School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr N J Cole	Mollison Drive Wallington Greater London SM6 9JW 02087732931 School Website
The Link School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sandy Turner	138 Croydon Road Beddington Croydon Surrey CR0 4PG 2086885239 School Website
Howard Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr J De Saulles	Dering Place Croydon Greater London CR0 1DT 02086884216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Waddon Epsom Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 4UP 0.23 Miles

South Croydon Blunt Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7PA 0.98 Miles

West Croydon London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA 1.17 Miles

East Croydon Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF 1.27 Miles

Purley Oaks Brantwood Road, Purley, Greater London, CR2 0ND 1.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Link 020 8407 0070 4 Foss Avenue, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 4EU 0.24 Miles
Diamond Cars And Couriers 020 8286 9493 Airport House, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 0XZ 0.55 Miles
Alamo Rent A Car 0871 384 9955 47 Imperial Way, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 4RR 0.58 Miles
Express Courier Cars 020 8686 2777 292 High Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NG 0.72 Miles
Royal Cars 020 8688 5757 210 High Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NE 0.75 Miles
Prime Cars 020 8688 9999 250 High Street, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1NF 0.75 Miles
Circuit Cars 020 8680 4321 12 South End, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1DL 0.76 Miles
Croydon Central Cars 0800 083 4045 35 South End, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1BE 0.76 Miles
1-2 Cars 020 8688 8171 C/34 Selsdon Rd, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 6PB 0.88 Miles
Mini Cab 020 8688 8222 34 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, Greater London, CR2 6PB 0.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stafford Rd (47) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croydon Road (21) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High View Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Violet Lane (93) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
337 Purley Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Way Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Warrington Road(Opp School) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croydon Road(104) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Waldrons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldwick Road (45) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waldrons Path No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrisons Rise(31) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bramley Hill(2) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
The Broadway Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Violet Lane Medical Practice 020 86880333	Violet Lane Med/Practice 231 Violet Lane Croydon Surrey CR0 4HN
Cgl Croydon Sms 0300 1239288	Lantern Hall 190 Church Rd Croydon CR0 1SE
Wallington Medical Centre 020 86470811	Wallington Medical Centre 52 Mollison Drive Wallington, Surrey SM6 9BY
Ent Service - Gplhc 020 30400821	Gplhc Ent Service 2 Edridge Road Croydon Surrey CR9 1PJ
Impact House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Impact House 2 Edridge Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1FE

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - BP Beddington Lane
35 BEDDINGTON LANE
CROYDON
CR0 4TJ
0208 688 0767
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 0.32 miles
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Anne Nelson Vets
238 Pampisford Road South Croydon Surrey CR2 6DB 020 8686 6070 info@nelsonvets.co.uk Website 0.95 miles
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Croydon Pdsa Pet Hospital
7 Hurst Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1JT 020 8686 3972 Website 0.98 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 1.55 miles
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Elmfield Vets
43 Elmfield Way Sanderstead South Croydon Surrey CR2 0EJ 0208 066 3500 elmfieldvets@gmail.com Website 1.85 miles

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Parkside Veterinary Centre Ltd
61 Ruskin Road Carshalton Surrey SM5 3DD 020 8395 8222 admin@parksidevet.com Website 1.91 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 2.29 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 4.04 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 4.81 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 6.20 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 6.72 miles Entrance Is Just Off The Roundabout Connecting Old London Rd And The B290

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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 6.73 miles

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