Purley (South London), good area to raise a family?

FatVonD

duchy wrote: »

Not sure I'd call the East Grinstead rail service a fast one though !!!!

Lol, fast as in not many stops to London (compared to the stopping trains from Purley Oaks!)

FatVonD

PuppyLove wrote: »

Haha i moved from Whyteleafe to Sanderstead, I agree Whyteleafe and Warlingham are both nice areas. Whyteleafe has a lovely Tapas restaurant as well

Also another area i looked at when moving which i really liked was Oxted.

Doesn't Whyteleafe also boast a primary school with its own swimming pool?

rakkibeth

We're in Tadworth which is nearer to Epsom - no direct trains to Gatwick but it's about 15 mins via M23 and 20 mins through Reigate. Trains to London take about 45 mins each way.

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meadow408

Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions! All taken onboard and I'll definitely explore the areas you suggested :-)
It might sound silly but as a born and bred city girl (I have always lived right at the center of big cities) I'm trying to find a compromise btw my bf's desire to have a house with big garden for our future kids and my fear of living "in the middle of nowhere". Somwhere that still has a bit of London's feel but also quick access to countryside seems like the best option to start :-)
thank you again!