Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Tooting Bec.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Streatham High Road.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a pedestrian crossing in front of the station.
- The station is located on a Red Route where stopping is not permitted.
- The strip of Blue Badge parking is limited parking between the hours of 10.00-13.00.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 325cm (10ft 8in).
Outside Access (Platform 1 Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Russell's Footpath.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The gate opens automatically after contact with staff using the intercom.
Level Change (Platform 1 Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There are self-service ticket machines available in the main entrance foyer.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Footbridge - Platform)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at both ends of the footbridge.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The station main entrance is at footbridge level. There are steps down to both platforms from the footbridge.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 00.00-05.30.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for Southern Rail.
- Please click here for access information for Thameslink.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- Shops and services within the station include a coffee kiosk.
- Not all key concourse shops and services have level access.
- Concourse shops or services accessed by ramp / steps or lift are a shallow clearly marked step.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 2.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- There is not a train access ramp at this station.
- There are push button help points on both platforms.
- The help point on platform 1 is next to the bottom of the ramp and is not in reach of a wheelchair user.
- There is a waiting room on platform 1. There is a hearing loop in the waiting room and at the help points. The waiting room has some seats with arm rests.
- There is covered bench seating on platform 2.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the platform 1 accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the waiting room on platform 1.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 366cm (6ft 7in x 12ft).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).
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Comments
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- This toilet is also used as a standard female toilet. Staff will unlock it for female customers on request.
Level Change (Waiting Room and Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The door into the waiting room is automatic, operated by push pad and opens away from you.
- It is 84cm wide.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 1.
- The male toilet(s) is/are 40m (43yd 2ft) from the platform 1 accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
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Comments
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- The standard male toilet is locked by key code lock, operated by staff. We were unable to gain access on the day of our survey.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilet)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.