Forestdale, London
Forestdale | |
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Forestdale welcome sign | |
Location within Greater London | |
OS grid reference | TQ3762 |
London borough | |
Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CROYDON |
Postcode district | CR0 |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament | |
London Assembly | |
Forestdale is a residential neighbourhood of southeast
Geography
Forestdale has public green verges and a nature reserve with diverse walks. Adjoining are Addington and Croydon's closest golf courses. Forestdale is linked to Croydon via Addington by Featherbed Lane and is also linked towards Croydon or Orpington via West Wickham which skirts the suburb on one side.
The suburb consists of
Forestdale contains a community centre (The Forum) on Pixton Way.[1] There is a small row of shops at the junction of Featherbed Lane and Selsdon Park Road, which contains a pub (The Forestdale Arms).[1] The fish & chip shop here (McDermott's) was voted the best in London and the South-East in 2005.[1]
History
Most homes were built here between the late 1960s and mid 1970s on previously open ground containing a number of
Transport
Two
All parts of Forestdale are within a mile of Tramlink tram stops:
- Fieldway
- Addington
- Gravel Hill, which is also connected via the buses.
Nearest Stations
All parts of Forestdale are within a mile of these following National Railway Stations:
- West Wickham railway station located two miles east of Forestdale which is connected by bus routes that serve the Forestdale area.
- South Croydon located three miles north of Forestdale.
- Sanderstead railway station located three miles south west of Forestdale.
Education
Primary Education
Gallery
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Shops on Selsdon Park Road
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The Forum
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The Forestdale Arms pub
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Forestdale Shopping Centre
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Forestdale Primary School
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Typical housing in Forestdale
References
- ^ a b c d e f Willey, Russ (2006). The London Gazzetteer. Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd. p. 180-81.
- ^ "Wates Built House". Archived from the original on 20 August 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009. Copper Development Association First Prize for solar heating