Higher Drive Purley is a street located in Purley

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About Higher Drive

Higher Drive is a street located in Purley. The street has a length of approximately 1,266 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.

Higher Drive 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.

Higher Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 20502134 in the National Street Gazetteer.

Higher Drive 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.

Higher Drive is located within the county of Greater London, situated in the London region of the UK. It's 11.79 miles South from central London., 19.09 miles East from Woking, 20.75 miles East from Guildford and 27.95 miles West from Maidstone.

Higher Drive is within the Post Town of PURLEY.

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House Sales in Higher Drive

Yearly House Sales for Higher Drive
YearHighLowAverageSales
2010£435,000£880,000£601,1254
2011£412,500£325,000£364,3577
2012£213,500£500,000£402,1254
2013£490,000£635,000£499,6676
2014£507,500£700,000£588,7506
2015£467,500£710,000£546,0717
2016£735,000£410,000£622,0005
2017£345,000£905,000£587,0005
2018£621,000£580,000£629,6077
2019£320,000£1,263,000£771,0003
2020£5,000,000£660,000£1,058,65010
2021£760,000£737,500£729,2147
2022£368,000£775,000£792,5006
2023£660,000£660,000£660,0001

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Estate Agents near Higher Drive

Estate Agents near Higher Drive
NameAddressWebsite
The Agents Network40 Downlands Road, Croydon,CR8 4JE
Bairstow Eves2-3 The Exchange Purley Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2HAVisit Website
Bairstow Eves Lettings2-3 The Exchange Purley Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 2HAVisit Website

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Hotels near Higher Drive

 

Budget Hotels near Higher Drive

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Travelodge London South Croydon
Address:415 Brighton Rd, South Croydon, CR2 6ES
Telephone:0871 559 1846 Learn More
1.55
2: Name:Premier Inn London Croydon Purley A23
Address:The Colonnades Leisure Park
Telephone: Learn More
1.85
3: Name:Travelodge Caterham Whyteleafe
Address:431 Godstone Rd, Warlingham, Whyteleafe, CR3 0BF
Telephone:0871 984 6317 Learn More
2.59
4: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Croydon
Address:1 Priddy's Yard, Off Frith Road
Telephone: Learn More
3.15
5: Name:Travelodge London Croydon Central
Address:Norfolk House, Wellesley Rd, London, CR0 1LH
Telephone:0871 984 6318 Learn More
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Location Details

Higher Drive
Map showing the location of Higher Drive
Latitude51.329437
Longitude-0.116517
OS Easting (X):531207
OS Northing (Y):160666
OS Grid Reference:TQ312607

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Policing for Higher Drive

Neighbourhood Policing

Police Force: Metropolitan Police
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Frequently asked Questions for Higher Drive

What Council (Local Authority) is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the local authority area of Croydon Council which is a London Borough Council.

What Parish Council is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is in an unparished area.

What Electoral Ward is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the ward of Purley & Woodcote &Kenley.

What County is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Greater London.

What Constituency is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the constituency of Croydon South.

What Part of the UK is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the London region of the United Kingdom.

What County Council area is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the Outer London Council area.

What Police Force area is Higher Drive in?

Higher Drive is located within the Metropolitan Police Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with Higher Drive

StreetJunction Type
Cullesden Roadjunction
Highland Roadjunction
Densham Drivejunction
Burcott Roadjunction
Bencombe Roadjunction
Callow Fieldjunction
Woodland Wayjunction
Northwood Avenuejunction
Beaumont Roadjunction
Olden Lanejunction

Sunset and Sunrise times for Higher Drive

Sunrise05:39
Sunset18:30

Latest Weather Conditions for Higher Drive

Observed at Weather Station:Kenley 28 March 2024 at 23:00 (2.16 miles away)
Current Weather:Overcast
Temperature and Humidity:8.7°C (82.1%)
Wind Direction and Speed:SW (21 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00005341, E00005323, E00005349 & E00005356
ONS Area NameInner City Ethnic Mix & Indian Tech Achievers
Average Age39.54 & 42.11
Area Population1441.00 & 1631.00
Male Population714.00 & 823.00 (50%)
Female Population727.00 & 808.00 (50%)
Benefit Claimants15 & 5 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01001073 &E01001067
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
8 Purley Rd, Purley, CR8 2HA
0345 266 6629
Distance: 0.51 Miles
Directions from Higher Drive to Tesco Purley Extra
Sainsburys Purley High Street Local
6-9 Purley Parade, High Street, Purley, England, CR8 2AB
2086609611
Distance: 0.71 Miles
Directions from Higher Drive to Sainsburys Purley High Street Local
Waitrose Coulsdon
112 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NB
020 8668 6655
Distance: 1.04 Miles
Directions from Higher Drive to Waitrose Coulsdon
Tesco Coulsdon Express
2-4 Chipstead Valley Rd, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA
0345 674 6450
Distance: 1.11 Miles
Directions from Higher Drive to Tesco Coulsdon Express

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
020PURLEY - LSPURP12FTTC

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps 29.6 20 >=30 Y 9

Local Government

Local Council Details
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
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 2019 General Election Chris Philp won with a majority of 12,339 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 83,982
Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils
Ward: Purley & Woodcote &Kenley Ward
Parish: Unparished area
Ceremonial County: Greater London

Nearest Schools

Primary Schools

Beaumont Primary School

Address: Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DN

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Morrell

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2017-12-06)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086607707

Harris Primary Academy Kenley

Address: 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NF

Headteacher: Miss Alice Bryson

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2015-06-24)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086602714

New Valley Primary School

Address: New Valley Primary School, , Surrey, CR8 4AZ

Headteacher: Mr Pete Steward

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-29)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.99 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086601325

Secondary Schools

Thomas More Catholic School

Address: Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP

Headteacher: Mrs Maryssa Dako

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-01)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086686251

The John Fisher School

Address: Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3YP

Headteacher: Mr Robert Teague

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-21)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086604555

Woodcote High School

Address: Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH

Headteacher: Mrs Kirstie Woodcock

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-03-20)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086686464

Higher Schools

Croydon College

Address: Fairfield Campus, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1DX

Headteacher: Caireen Mitchell

Ofsted Rating: Inadequate (as of 2023-02-09)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 3.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 02086865700

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form

Address: 11 Oliver Grove, London, , SE25 6EJ

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Barr

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-05)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 5.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 02033709238

East Surrey College

Address: Gatton Point, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JX

Headteacher: Dr Lindsay Pamphilon

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-09)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 6.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 01737772611

Nearest Hospitals

Purley War Memorial Hospital
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: 1.26 (miles)
Directions from to Purley War Memorial Hospital
The Royal Marsden Hospital (Surrey)
Address: Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5PT,
NHS Sector
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 020 8642 6011
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 5.41 (miles)
Directions from to The Royal Marsden Hospital (Surrey)
Sutton Hospital
Address: Cotswold Road, Sutton, SM2 5NF,
NHS Sector
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Telephone: 020 8296 2000
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 5.47 (miles)
Directions from to Sutton Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists near Higher Drive

THE FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT LTD

Address: 934 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2LN

Distance: 0.70 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 28 BRIGHTON ROAD, COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 2BA

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: :

KENLEY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 70A GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, SURREY, CR8 5AA

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

Address: 62 WHYTECLIFFE ROAD NORTH, PURLEY, GREATER LONDON, CR8 2AR

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY DENTAL CARE

Address: 22 PAMPISFORD ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2NE

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 72 BRIGHTON ROAD, COULSDON, SURREY, CR5 2BB

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near Higher Drive

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, CR8 2YL

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: :

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSP, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86608292

WOODCOTE MEDICAL

Address: 32 FOXLEY LANE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 3EE

Distance: 0.98 miles

Contact: tel: 020 87635620

THE MOORINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 2A VALLEY ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5DG

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY

Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 9HH

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: :

MITCHLEY AVENUE SURGERY

Address: 116 MITCHLEY AVENUE, SOUTH CROYDON, SURREY, CR2 9HH

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86576565

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies near Higher Drive

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: tel: 03452 666629

BOOTS

Address: 15 HIGH STREET, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2AF

Distance: 0.62 miles

Contact: :

ORION PHARMACY

Address: 939 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2BP

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 02086 606122

ZINA CHEMIST

Address: 76-78 GODSTONE ROAD, KENLEY, CR8 5AA

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: tel: 02086 608811

HOBBS PHARMACY

Address: PURLEY WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 856 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2YL

Distance: 0.79 miles

Contact: tel: 02086 684870

RIDDLESDOWN PHARMACY

Address: 104 LOWER BARN ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 1HR

Distance: 0.80 miles

Contact: tel: 020 86607150

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near Higher Drive

ISIGHT@HOME (PURLEY)

Address: 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES

Distance: 0.23 miles

Contact: :

AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY

Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: :

TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)

Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY EXTRA

Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: :

PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

RAWLINGS OPTICIANS (PURLEY)

Address: 946 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP

Distance: 0.66 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Reedham (London) Station is 0.37 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.

Directions from Higher Drive to Reedham (London) Rail Station

Purley Station is 0.56 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.

Directions from Higher Drive to Purley Rail Station

Nearest Tube Stations (London Underground)

Reedham is (Zone 6) 0.33 miles away Directions from Higher Drive to Reedham
Purley is (Zone 6) 0.56 miles away Directions from Higher Drive to Purley
Kenley is (Zone 6) 0.74 miles away Directions from Higher Drive to Kenley

Nearest Airports

Biggin Hill Airport is 6.47 miles away Directions from Higher Drive to Biggin Hill Airport
London Gatwick Airport is 12.1 miles away Directions from Higher Drive to London Gatwick Airport
London City Airport is 14.05 miles away Directions from Higher Drive to London City Airport

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