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Retire to Sanderstead

Situated to the South of Croydon, and despite its proximity to London, Sanderstead retains a safe, warm, village-like feel with a close-knit community – it even has a traditional duck pond and green known colloquially as “The Gruffy”.

Local retirees love:

  • The high street’s independent boutiques, cafés, eateries, library —and essentials like a Waitrose supermarket and healthcare.
  • Easy access to green spaces like Sanderstead Plantation, Selsdon Wood, Kings Wood, Purley Beeches, and Wettern Tree Garden.
  • An active retirement with a Recreation Ground, the Trinity Sanderstead Sports and Social Club, plus bowls at Purley Bury and golf at Purley Downs.
  • Excellent transport links including Sanderstead and Purley Oaks stations (Zone 6) which offer direct services to London Bridge, Victoria, and East Croydon in under 25 minutes. 


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