It’s one of the network’s quietest stations
It has one of the Tube network’s lowest footfalls(Image: Peter Fleming via Getty Images)
London-bound commuters are all too familiar with the crowded conditions of the Tube. However, compared to bustling hubs like London Bridge, Waterloo and Kings Cross, some suburban stations on the London Underground network offer a more peaceful experience, including one that sees very little footfall.
Tucked away in Hertfordshire on the Metropolitan line is Croxley – one of the quietest stations on the Tube. In stark contrast to some of London’s busiest underground stops, the barriers at Croxley see very little activity – even the station’s exterior looks more like a house than a Tube stop.
Originally christened ‘Croxley Green’ upon its opening in 1925, the station was renamed simply ‘Croxley’ in 1949.
Croxley is tucked away in Hertfordshire(Image: Peter Fleming via Getty Images)
According to TfL data, from 1 January 2022 to December 2022, one of the quietest days for Croxley Station was (unsurprisingly) New Year’s Day – with just over 500 tap ins and tap outs. This is a far cry from one of London’s busiest stations, Kings Cross St Pancras, which saw 60,000 passengers entering or exiting the station.
On Thursday 8 December, Kings Cross’ Underground recorded over 227,000 passenger journeys in a single day – its busiest day of the year. That same day was also one of Croxley’s busiest, however it didn’t quite reach the same level of footfall – and frankly, it would be rather strange if it had.
On 8 December, Croxley saw a mere 1,848 people use the station.
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Maybe it’s not quite right to pit Croxley against Kings Cross, so let’s compare it with a more suburban station like Colliers Wood, nestled at the southern end of the Northern Line.
On 8 December, Colliers Wood in South London saw just under 18,000 passengers pass through its gates, a figure that’s about 89 per cent higher than Croxley.
Croxley really is one of London’s most peaceful Underground stations – it could be the ideal spot for your commute if you’re after a guaranteed seat on the Tube!
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