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Purley
City in Croydon, United Kingdom
Overview
Purley is a suburban area in Croydon, south of central London, known for its green spaces, excellent transport links, and family-friendly vibe. It appeals to commuters with its quick rail access to London, while retaining a relaxed pace and diverse residential neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Croydon
Population
72,000
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.34°, -0.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,209
Local Cost
$2,110
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-8.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
709 mm
Internet Speed
259 Mbps
Upload
165 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
7
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BQH
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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