Riddlesdown Road is a street located in Purley. The street has a length of approximately 3,958 metres.
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 20502297 and 20590038 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CR8 1FB, CR8 1DL, CR8 1DJ, CR8 1DH, CR8 1DG, CR8 1DF, CR8 1DE, CR8 1DD, CR8 1DB and CR8 1DA.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.76 miles South from central London., 19.91 miles East from Woking, 21.54 miles East from Guildford and 27.14 miles West from Maidstone.
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Map of Riddlesdown Road
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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 Riddlesdown 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 |
1.35 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23 Address: The Colonnades Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.98 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe Address: 431 Godstone Rd, Warlingham, Whyteleafe, CR3 0BF Telephone: 0871 984 6317 Visit Hotel Page |
2.14 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Croydon Address: 1 Priddy's Yard, Off Frith Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.06 |
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5: Name:Travelodge London Croydon Central Address: Norfolk House, Wellesley Rd, London, CR0 1LH Telephone: 0871 984 6318 Visit Hotel Page |
3.11 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Bairstow Eves | 3 Station Approach, Hayes Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JD | Visit Website |
| LG New Homes | Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5BL | |
| Bellview Group Limited | 28 The Woodfields, South Croydon, CR2 0HE | |
| Bairstow Eves | 9 Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9LA | Visit Website |
| Manchester Durman Estate Agents, Sanderstead | Manchesters Estate Agents 19 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Riddlesdown Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.329935 |
| Longitude | -0.097586 |
| OS Easting (X): | 532524 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 160755 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ325608 |
Roads that have a Junction with Riddlesdown Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Purley Downs Road | junction |
| Purley Park Road | junction |
| Purley Downs Road | junction |
| Riddlesdown Avenue | junction |
| Warren Road | junction |
| Warren Road | junction |
| Grasmere Road | junction |
| Brancaster Lane | junction |
| Brighton Road (A235) | roundabout |
| Brighton Road (A235) | roundabout |
| Godstone Road (A22) | junction |
| Mitchley Avenue (A2022) | junction |
| Coxley Rise | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
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| Sunset | 15:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 18 December 2024 at 11:00 (1.89 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.4°C (84.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (22 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00005459, E00005462, E00005470, E00005476, E00005461 & E00005493 |
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| ONS Area Name | Achieving Minorities, Indian Tech Achievers, Delayed Retirement & Established Tech Workers |
| Average Age | 41.77, 42.50, 35.40, 34.51 & 41.22 |
| Area Population | 1534.00, 1452.00, 1477.00, 1468.00 & 1665.00 |
| Male Population | 769.00, 708.00, 701.00, 721.00 & 805.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 765.00, 744.00, 776.00, 747.00 & 860.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 10, 22, 27 & 12 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01001096, E01001098, E01001099, E01001095 &E01001104 |
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| LSOA Name: | Croydon 037D, Croydon 037F, Croydon 040D, Croydon 031D &Croydon 042D |
| SOA Code: | 3b &7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000230, E02000233, E02000224 &E02000235 |
| MSOA Name: | Croydon 037, Croydon 040, Croydon 031 &Croydon 042 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Purley Extra |
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| 8 Purley Rd, Purley, CR8 2HA |
| 0345 266 6629 |
| Distance: 0.97 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: 0.97 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Sanderstead |
| Sainsburys Purley High Street Local |
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| 6-9 Purley Parade, High Street, Purley, England, CR8 2AB |
| 2086609611 |
| Distance: 0.99 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Purley High Street Local |
| Sainsburys Selsdon |
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| 130 Addington Road, South Croydon, England, CR2 8LA |
| 020 8657 9397 |
| Distance: 1.73 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Selsdon |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01883 - Caterham |
| Area Code: 01737 - Redhill |
| Area Code: 01959 - Westerham |
| Area Code: 01689 - Orpington |
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 &Purley & Woodcote Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Atwood Primary School
Address: Atwood Primary School, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 02086577374
Atwood Primary School
Address: Atwood Primary School, Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact:
Ridgeway Primary School
Address: Ridgeway Primary School, Southcote Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0EQ
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 02086578063
Gresham Primary School
Address: Gresham Primary School, Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EA
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 02086571807
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 02086607500
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Address: Harris Primary Academy Kenley, 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 02086602714
England Secondary Schools
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Address: Riddlesdown Collegiate, Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 02086685136
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
THE MOORINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2A VALLEY ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5DG
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86608292
PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 WYCHE GROVE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 6EX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86802588
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ISIGHT@HOME (PURLEY)
Address: 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
HEATHER BAILEY OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 1 LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9LA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY
Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY EXTRA
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Riddlesdown Station is 0.21 miles away.
Address: Riddlesdown station, Lower Barn Road, Purley, London, CR8 1HN
Riddlesdown is situated on the Oxted Line and is managed by Southern.
Riddlesdown Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Kenley Station is 0.40 miles away.
Address: Kenley station, Kenley Lane, Kenley, Greater London, CR8 5DF
Kenley is situated on the Caterham line and is managed by Southern.
Kenley Station is staffed on a full time basis.