The Oregano takeaway, Purley CR8 2LE: food hygiene rating and phone
The Oregano is a takeaway at 10 Russell Parade, Purley CR8 2LE, a short walk from Purley station. It holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Homes within 800 m of The Oregano sold for a median of £382,000 since 2019 (552 sales), 16% below the CR8 median.
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- At a glance
- Opening hours are not listed yet.
- Food Hygiene Rating 5, inspected 6 Jun 2026.
- Purley station is 340 m away; nearest bus stop Purley Cross, 40 m.
- 8 other places within 300 m, including Bombaylicious, The Foxley Hatch and Raj Of Purley.
The Oregano, Purley: address and contact
- Address
- 10 Russell Parade, CR8 2LE
- Phone
- +44 20 8668 5122
- Website
- www.the-oregano.co.uk
- Type
- Takeaway
- Cuisine
- pizza
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 · Very good
- Last inspected
- 6 Jun 2026
- Postcode area
- CR8 2LA (Croydon)
About The Oregano, Purley
The Oregano is a takeaway at 10 Russell Parade, Purley (CR8 2LE). It is within 340 m of Purley station and 1.0 km of Reedham, and the nearest bus stop is Purley Cross, 40 m away. The Food Standards Agency records a hygiene rating of 5 from an inspection on 6 Jun 2026.
We do not hold opening hours for The Oregano.
Within 300 m there are 8 other places we have mapped, including Bombaylicious, The Foxley Hatch, Raj Of Purley and Artemis Insurance Brokers. See everything nearby on the amenities hub.

Photos near The Oregano, Purley
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What else is within 300 m of The Oregano, Purley
Other places we have mapped around The Oregano, nearest first.
The Foxley Hatch
Raj Of Purley
Artemis Insurance Brokers
Domino's
Lex Sterling Solicitors
Shinerocks
Planet Pizza
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What homes near The Oregano cost
Sold prices since 2019 within 800 m, from HM Land Registry.
£382,000 median across 552 sales, 16% below the CR8 median of £455,000.
| Nearby road | Distance | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hill Road | 40 m | £360,000 | 5 |
| Foxley Lane, Purley | 120 m | £367,500 | 44 |
| More Close | 130 m | £450,000 | 7 |
| Pampisford Road | 180 m | £240,000 | 45 |
| Hereward Avenue | 220 m | £745,000 | 12 |
| Woodcote Valley Road, Purley | 240 m | £450,000 | 19 |
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How The Oregano compares with other places in Purley
The Oregano set against the 88 takeaway places and 1459 mapped places in our CR8 data.
| Measure | The Oregano | How that compares |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the nearest station | 340 m to Purley | 40th of 88 takeaway places by closeness to a station |
| Other places within 300 m | 74 | 195th of 1459 mapped places for density, compared with the average of 32 within 300 m |
| Food hygiene rating | 5 out of 5 | compared with the average of 4.5 across 51 takeaway places with a rating |
16 other takeaway places sit within 400 m, so there is choice nearby. It ranks 195th of 1459 for density, a busier part of the area than most, with more neighbours within 300 m than the average of 32.
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Living near The Oregano: CR8 2LA in Purley
Context for the CR8 2LA postcode, the closest unit postcode to The Oregano.
- There are too few recent house sales in CR8 2LA for a reliable median, so see the CR8 2LA postcode page for the sales that do exist.
- Police recorded 194 crimes in the latest month in the 400 m cell around CR8 2LA; the most common type was violent crime (63).
- Nearest schools: Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (560 m), Thomas More Catholic School (560 m) and Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (560 m).
- Modelled annual nitrogen dioxide at CR8 2LA is 12.5 µg/m³ and fine particles (PM2.5) 7.6 µg/m³.
- Band D council tax in Croydon is £2,600 for 2026 to 2027, against an England average of £2,392.
The Oregano is part of Purley: read the Purley area guide for house prices, schools and transport across the whole neighbourhood. You can also browse every street in CR8 or every CR8 postcode, or compare roads on the street rankings.
Getting to The Oregano: stations, buses and parking
Public transport and charge points around The Oregano, Purley.
Stations
Purley station
Reedham station
Bus stops
Purley Cross
Purley Library
Russell Hill Road
Purley / Downlands Precinct
Purley Library
The nearest public charge point is Public charge point, 120 m away, then Public charge point at 120 m. From CR8 2LA, journey times on a weekday morning include Victoria in about 33 minutes and Blackfriars in about 36 minutes (Transport for London journey planner). Check live timetables before you travel, because routes change.
Other takeaway places near The Oregano
The closest takeaway places in the CR8 data, nearest first. Each has its own page.
Raj Of Purley
Domino's
Planet Pizza
Kravez
Ministry of Burgers
Rooster
Subway
El Shams
The Oregano, Purley: questions people ask
Where is The Oregano?
The Oregano is at 10 Russell Parade, CR8 2LE, about 340 m from Purley station.
What is the food hygiene rating of The Oregano?
The Food Standards Agency lists a rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact The Oregano?
Phone +44 20 8668 5122, or visit its website at www.the-oregano.co.uk.
Is The Oregano open on Sunday?
Sunday opening hours are not listed for The Oregano, so phone ahead.
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