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Crystal Palace Triangle

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About

The Crystal Palace Triangle in Croydon is the triangular junction where Church Road, Westow Street and Westow Hill meet. The area is centred on a small parade of shops, cafés and pubs that open onto the roundabout, with Victorian terraces and mixed-use buildings lining the streets. Crystal Palace station sits close by, making rail and bus connections into central London straightforward. Because the neighbourhood occupies one of the highest points in the capital, the streets afford clear sightlines toward the City skyline on a clear day.

Local life is shaped by independent retailers, routine street markets and occasional cultural events that use the Triangle as a focal point. Short walks from the junction lead to residential streets, community halls and small green spaces that serve nearby families and businesses. The road layout, the station approach and the regular weekend footfall give the Triangle a recognisable rhythm that changes through the day, from commuter flows in the morning to evening trade at the pubs and restaurants.

Area overview

On average Crystal Palace Triangle has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crystal Palace Triangle is £74,759 per year. There are 7 schools in Crystal Palace Triangle: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Crystal Palace Triangle is home to around 9,211 people, with a population density of about 6,615.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Crystal Palace Triangle Population
9,211
Population density
6,615.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.68(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.34(-12%)
Vehicle crime
8.47(-13%)
Public order
8.36(+26%)
Other theft
6.73(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,251
46.16%
Other White
1,067
11.59%
African
817
8.87%
Caribbean
750
8.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
290
3.15%
Total population: 9,210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,014
53.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
13.42%
No qualifications
798
10.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
706
9.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 7,483

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,255
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,063
25.29%
Owns outright
786
18.7%
Social rents from council
510
12.13%
Other social rented
446
10.61%
Total households: 4,203

Property prices in Crystal Palace Triangle

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £410,500 in Crystal Palace Triangle area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,700 up to £1,920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crystal Palace Triangle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crystal Palace Triangle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£820,000
Flats90£370,000
Semi-Detached8£767,500
Terraced14£700,000

10 years median price trend in Crystal Palace Triangle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace Triangle.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.