Map of Higher Drive
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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.
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 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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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?Estate Agents near Higher Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| 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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Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.328976 |
| Longitude | -0.116290 |
| OS Easting (X): | 531224 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 160615 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TQ312606 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Higher Drive
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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
| 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 for Higher Drive
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
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| Sunset | 20:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Higher Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kenley 25 April 2024 at 00:00 (2.12 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.9°C (81.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (3 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 from Higher Drive 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 from Higher Drive 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 from Higher Drive 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 from Higher Drive 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 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 |
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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
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
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
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Higher Drive
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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: 0.82 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 near Higher Drive
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Higher Drive
ISIGHT@HOME (PURLEY)
Address: 73 NORTHWOOD AVENUE, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2ES
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
AMS OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS - PURLEY
Address: 15 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
TESCO OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY EXTRA
Address: 8 PURLEY ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2HA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
PURLEY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 943 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2UN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
RAWLINGS OPTICIANS (PURLEY)
Address: 946 BRIGHTON ROAD, PURLEY, SURREY, CR8 2LP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
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.
Directions from Higher Drive to Reedham (London) Rail Station
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.