Downs Road in the Urban Area of Purley
About Downs Road
Downs Road is a street located in Purley. It uses the postcode CR8 1DS. The street has a length of approximately 132 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Croydon is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Croydon London Boro Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the London region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 20502038 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.05 miles South from central London., 19.55 miles East from Woking, 21.39 miles East from Guildford and 27.64 miles West from Maidstone.
DOWNS ROAD is within the Post Town of PURLEY
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Map of Downs Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02000230 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Downs Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge London South Croydon Address: 415 Brighton Rd, South Croydon, CR2 6ES Telephone: 0871 559 1846 Visit Hotel Page |
0.71 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23 Address: The Colonnades Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.18 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Croydon Address: 1 Priddy's Yard, Off Frith Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.36 |
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4: Name:Travelodge London Croydon Central Address: Norfolk House, Wellesley Rd, London, CR0 1LH Telephone: 0871 984 6318 Visit Hotel Page |
2.45 |
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5: Name:easyHotel Croydon Address: 22 Addiscombe Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.51 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £472,550 | £472,550 | £472,550 | 1 |
| 2015 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £642,500 | £642,500 | £642,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £760,000 | £760,000 | £760,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Estate Agents | 909-911 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BP | Visit Website |
| Andrews Letting and Management | 909-911 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP | |
| Cubitt & West | 917 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BP | Visit Website |
| Streets Ahead | 936 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LP | Visit Website |
| David Bright Estates | 951 Brighton Road, Purley,CR8 2BQ | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Downs Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.340104 |
| Longitude | -0.106798 |
| OS Easting (X): | 531853 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 161870 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ319619 |
Roads that have a Junction with Downs Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Grasmere Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:20 |
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| Sunset | 16:10 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 17 November 2024 at 12:00 (2.66 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.0°C (83.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00005462 |
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| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 41.77 |
| Area Population | 1534.00 |
| Male Population | 769.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 765.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01001096 |
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| LSOA Name: | Croydon 037D |
| SOA Code: | 3b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000230 |
| MSOA Name: | Croydon 037 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Purley High Street Local |
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| 6-9 Purley Parade, High Street, Purley, England, CR8 2AB |
| 2086609611 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Purley High Street Local |
| Tesco Purley Extra |
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| 8 Purley Rd, Purley, CR8 2HA |
| 0345 266 6629 |
| Distance: 0.5 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Purley Extra |
| Waitrose Sanderstead |
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| 87 Limpsfield Rd, South Croydon, Sanderstead, Surrey, CR2 9LE |
| 020 8916 0757 |
| Distance: 1.45 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Sanderstead |
| Tesco Croydon South End Express |
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| South End, Croydon, CR2 6EA |
| 0345 610 2670 |
| Distance: 1.65 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Croydon South End Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | PURLEY - LSPUR | P9 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 21.1 | 18.6 | >=30 | Y | 14 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Croydon |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Taberner House, Park Lane, Croydon &CR9 3JS |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 020 8726 6000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Croydon South |
| The Member of Parliament is Chris Philp |
| Details for the MP Chris Philp on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Chris Philp on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Chris Philp won with a majority of 2,313 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,889 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Address: Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, 50-58 Haling Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6HS
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 02037724560
Heathfield Academy
Address: Heathfield Academy, 7 Aberdeen Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1EQ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 02083534250
Purley Oaks Primary School
Address: Purley Oaks Primary School, Bynes Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 02086884268
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Address: Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School, 173 Pampisford Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DF
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 02086884582
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 02086607500
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Address: Harris Primary Academy Kenley, 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 02086602714
England Secondary Schools
Harris Academy Purley
Address: Harris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 02086811141
Nearest Hospitals
| Purley War Memorial Hospital |
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| Address: 856 Brighton Road, 856 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2YL, |
| NHS Sector |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 020 8401 3515 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.54 (miles) |
| Directions from to Purley War Memorial Hospital |
| West Valley Hospital |
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| Address: Level 9, Interchange, 81-85 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2RD, |
| NHS Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 020 3946 0010 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.47 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Valley Hospital |
| Croydon University Hospital |
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| Address: 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Croydon Health Services NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 020 8401 3000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 5.45 (miles) |
| Directions from to Croydon University Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
PURLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Address: 62 WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, PURLEY, GREATER LONDON, CR8 2AR
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY DENTAL CARE
Address: 22 PAMPISFORD ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2NE
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
THE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LTD
Address: 934 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2LN
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
BLUE DENTAL
Address: BRIGHTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 6AP
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHTON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 352 BRIGHTON ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 6AJ
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
FOXLEY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, CR8 3EH
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86608292
PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 WYCHE GROVE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 6EX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86802588
WOODCOTE MEDICAL
Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87635620
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
HOBBS PHARMACY
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 684870
ORION PHARMACY
Address: 939 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2BP
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 606122
BOOTS
Address: 15 HIGH STREET, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2AF
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 03452 666629
RIDDLESDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86607150
MAKEPEACE & JACKSON
Address: 7 STATION PARADE, SANDERSTEAD ROAD, SANDERSTEAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 0PH
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86570221
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Purley Station is 0.35 miles away.
Address: Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, CR2 2AP
Purley is situated on the Brighton Main Line|Tattenham Corner line|Caterham line and is managed by Southern.
Purley Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Purley Oaks Station is 0.59 miles away.
Address: Purley Oaks station, Brantwood Road, Purley, London, CR2 0ND
Purley Oaks is situated on the Brighton Main Line|Oxted Line and is managed by Southern.
Purley Oaks Station is staffed on a full time basis.