Carshalton Beeches

[Aznmummie]

What do you think of Carshalton Beeches especially in and around the Wellfield Gardens development?

It looks leafy enough but what about crime? Yobs hanging around smoking weed? Antisocial behaviours? Muggings?

I know it is probably safer than many areas but would love to know the reality of what its like, is it going downhill or still a nice area

I grew up very near there (although before WG was built), and my mum still lives nearby.

It is green and leafy. As far as I am aware, the crime rate is low. The roads leading off Woodmansterne Lane are well-to-do. The only youngsters you might get hanging around are students from the secondary school on the old hospital site - I think they can probably get through on footpaths, but am not aware of any particular issues. The school didn't have a very good reputation, but I think has improved in recent years.

Generally CB is still a nice area. Lots of open space and greenery. Access to decent schools. It's a bit of a hike to the rail station from WG and the service isn't brilliant, most trains are slow ones to London.

We lost out on a house on Wellfield Gardens last year. Finally bought on the Purley side.

Crime-wise the area is good. Quiet, leafy and not much problems. The transport was the question mark for me. A trek to the bus and/or train station. Slowish trains but not too bad.