Kenley / Coulsdon area

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Hi all,
We are considering moving to Kenley / Coulsdon area from Beckenham. Please can anyone help me with local info ? Are these areas safe ? Are there any rough areas nearby?
I'm wondering why houses are cheaper here (than Beckenham)?

Less facilities than Beckenham.
Kenley is really trafficky in the mornings.
Coulsdon and Kenley both pretty in parts.
Croydon Council, not Bromley.
Largest resident population of any London borough.

Oh, I'd say they are safe.
Both neighboring Croydon with its bad reputation.
I know Croydon very well and never had a problem.
Some friends won't let their DC there, but I have no qualms.

We saw a house on Coulsdon road (near Coulsdon south station). Is that area ok? Is Coulsdon road very busy?

It was trafficky but there was an underpass built which eased it.
There are some nice green spaces around there.
Look at the observatory for statistics on pollution and other local info.
What area are you coming from?

www.croydonobservatory.org/

We are in Beckenham now. We are priced out of our area for a bigger home. We been looking for over a year now, found Coulsdon a few days ago. Missed it because we didn't look in Croydon at all! Really pleased with what we can get for our money here.

Ah, I see you mention that in your opening post!
If you like the place, I say go for it.
Coulsdon over Kenley imho.

Coulsdon Road is Old Coulsdon. Nice area, very safe and miles away from Croydon.

Old coulsdon is pretty and very green. Still a village feel. Some parts are in Tandridge rather than Croydon.

Old Coulsdon is lovely. The area has a nice community feel - the local residents fundraised for the children's playground. Nice schools.

Old Coulsdon is nice but not great for commuters as it's still a bus ride from the train station

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know of any childminders who do school runs for kenley primary school?
My daughter starts school in September...thank you
Aga

Kenley looked ok. But coulsdon town looks run down. Even the new build up in the hill isn't great.

I've been looking into properties in Old Couldson as well. It requires bus to south Couldson I know, but I'm willing to sacrifice my commute time to be in a greener area, safe and next to good schools. I've been living in west London (Brentford and now in Twickenham) and it will be quite a move for us, but hoping it's the right decision for my 3 year old, given I can't afford to buy where I am. Any recommendations in terms of schools (and nurseries)?
Thanks a lot

Exactly! I did made an offer in couldson but then the lockdown so it has all been put on hold. In Twickenham there are more people so all the green spaces are far more crowded. So looking forward to eventually move!

Don't write off Kenley. We have superb primary schools and access to vast areas of countryside and woodlands. You would never think you are in London or Croydon. Easy access to transport links dependent on where you are. A lovely friendly Memorial Hall with local clubs and events happening. Not much in the way of shopping but a couple of local small shops but very easy access to Caterham or Purley for a bit more. Come over for a visit.