About Higher Drive
Higher Drive is a street located in Purley. The street has a length of approximately 1,266 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 20502134 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of CR8 2HR, CR8 2HQ, CR8 2HN, CR8 2HL, CR8 2HJ, CR8 2HG, CR8 2HF, CR8 2HE, CR8 2GD and CR8 2HP.
It is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.82 miles South from central London., 19.1 miles East from Woking, 20.75 miles East from Guildford and 27.94 miles West from Maidstone.
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Map of Higher Drive
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near Higher Drive
| 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 |
1.58 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23 Address: The Colonnades Leisure Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.88 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe Address: 431 Godstone Rd, Warlingham, Whyteleafe, CR3 0BF Telephone: 0871 984 6317 Visit Hotel Page |
2.56 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Croydon Address: 1 Priddy's Yard, Off Frith Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.18 |
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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 |
3.29 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| The Agents Network | 40 Downlands Road, Croydon,CR8 4JE | |
| Bairstow Eves | 2-3 The Exchange Purley Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2HA | Visit Website |
| Bairstow Eves Lettings | 2-3 The Exchange Purley Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2HA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Metropolitan Police |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Higher Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.328976 |
| Longitude | -0.116290 |
| OS Easting (X): | 531224 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 160615 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ312606 |
Roads that have a Junction with Higher Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Cullesden Road | junction |
| Highland Road | junction |
| Densham Drive | junction |
| Burcott Road | junction |
| Bencombe Road | junction |
| Callow Field | junction |
| Woodland Way | junction |
| Northwood Avenue | junction |
| Beaumont Road | junction |
| Olden Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
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| Sunset | 18:28 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 6 October 2024 at 09:00 (2.12 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.7°C (84.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00005341, E00005323, E00005349 & E00005356 |
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| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix & Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 39.54 & 42.11 |
| Area Population | 1441.00 & 1631.00 |
| Male Population | 714.00 & 823.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 727.00 & 808.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 15 & 5 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01001073 &E01001067 |
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| LSOA Name: | Croydon 037A &Croydon 041D |
| SOA Code: | 3b &8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02000230 &E02000234 |
| MSOA Name: | Croydon 037 &Croydon 041 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Purley Extra |
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| 8 Purley Rd, Purley, CR8 2HA |
| 0345 266 6629 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Purley Extra |
| Sainsburys Purley High Street Local |
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| 6-9 Purley Parade, High Street, Purley, England, CR8 2AB |
| 2086609611 |
| Distance: 0.74 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Purley High Street Local |
| Waitrose Coulsdon |
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| 112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NB |
| 020 8668 6655 |
| Distance: 1.03 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Coulsdon |
| Tesco Coulsdon Express |
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| 2-4 Chipstead Valley Rd, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA |
| 0345 674 6450 |
| Distance: 1.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Coulsdon Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 020 | PURLEY - LSPUR | P12 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 29.6 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 9 |
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 & Woodcote &Kenley Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater London |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
The Hayes Primary School
Address: The Hayes Primary School, Hayes Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 02086604863
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Address: Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley), Montpelier Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2QE
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 02086607500
Beaumont Primary School
Address: Beaumont Primary School, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DN
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 02086607707
New Valley Primary School
Address: New Valley Primary School, New Valley Primary School, Purley, Old Lodge Lane, Surrey, CR8 4AZ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 02086601325
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Address: Harris Primary Academy Kenley, 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 02086602714
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86608292
THE MOORINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2A VALLEY ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5DG
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
WOODCOTE MEDICAL
Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87635620
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86576565
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reedham (London) Station is 0.39 miles away.
Address: Reedham station, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Greater London, CR8 4DJ
Reedham (London) is situated on the Brighton Main Line|Tattenham Corner line and is managed by Southern.
Reedham (London) Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Purley Station is 0.59 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.