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Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

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About

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood occupies a hilly, south-eastern corner of the London Borough of Croydon. The area is defined by its elevated position, offering long views across the capital from several vantage points. It is a primarily residential ward with a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern apartment buildings. The local economy centres around the Crystal Palace Triangle, a compact district of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants.

The area's identity is intrinsically linked to the historic Crystal Palace, which burned down in 1936. Its legacy remains in the name, the surviving parkland, and the life-sized Victorian dinosaur sculptures in the lakeside park. The large transmitting station, a prominent local landmark, broadcasts television and radio across London. Transport links are provided by several bus routes and rail services from Crystal Palace station, connecting to central London and surrounding boroughs.

Area overview

On average Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood is £73,371 per year. There are 11 schools in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood is home to around 16,352 people, with a population density of about 6,326.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Population
16,352
Population density
6,326.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.64(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.36(-12%)
Vehicle crime
11.99(+23%)
Public order
7.16(+8%)
Other theft
6.05(-48%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,169
43.84%
Other White
1,994
12.19%
African
1,492
9.12%
Caribbean
1,463
8.95%
Other
549
3.36%
Total population: 16,352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,856
51.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,745
13.22%
No qualifications
1,601
12.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,256
9.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
975
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 13,201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,401
33.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,697
23.51%
Owns outright
1,564
21.67%
Social rents from council
671
9.29%
Other social rented
600
8.31%
Total households: 7,219

Property prices in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £418,500 in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood 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 & Upper Norwood 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 & Upper Norwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£822,500
Flats127£352,500
Semi-Detached20£742,500
Terraced33£618,500

10 years median price trend in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.

All postcodes in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE193PJ

Turkey Oak Close

SE192JH

Maberley Road

SE193EZ

Beulah Hill

SE192DD

Acorn Gardens

SE193HF

Beulah Hill

SE193SZ

Rockmount Road

SE254AU

Cypress Road

SE256AT

South Norwood Hill

SE256SX

Grange Hill

SE193AF

Westow Street

SE199EG

Westow Street

SE193UE

Waddington Way

SE192NT

Church Road

SE192PU

Summit Way

SE192RT

Sylvan Road

SE193EG

The Woodlands

SE193JU

Hermitage Road

SE193PZ

Eskmont Ridge

SE256SY

Grangecliffe Gardens

SE192QP

Church Road

SE192RW

Mowbray Road

SE193AX

Bedwardine Road

SE193BD

Stoney Lane

SE193PX

Harold Road

SE193XW

Glenhurst Rise

SE192NZ

Turkey Oak Close

SE193DT

Menlo Gardens

SE193EL

Beulah Hill

SE193UY

Beulah Hill

SE192JR

Windall Close

SE193EF

Priory Crescent

SE193QR

Hermitage Road

SE193TP

The Lawns

SE256DL

Grange Gardens

SE191AS

Essex Mews

SE192RY

Kitley Gardens

SE193JS

Hermitage Road

SE193XA

Downsview Road

SE256AY

South Norwood Hill

SE191BW

Central Hill

SE191RX

Westow Hill

SE192DF

Auckland Road

SE192RR

Auckland Road

SE193SR

Vermont Road

SE193SS

High View Road

SE256BG

South Norwood Hill

SE192JP

Maberley Road

SE193AT

Gatestone Road

SE193BA

South Vale

SE193JR

Treloar Gardens

SE193PQ

Harold Road

SE193UA

Waddington Way

SE192RF

Copper Close

SE193AY

Bedwardine Road

SE193DY

Wicks Way

SE193EX

Beulah Hill

SE193PN

College Green

SE193PS

Highfield Hill

SE193TW

Spa Hill

SE254BA

Cypress Road

SE191SE

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE192NX

Hamlyn Gardens

SE193JA

Grecian Crescent

SE193QS

Eversley Road

SE193UZ

Beulah Hill

SE199FY

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE192EL

Church Road

SE193LJ

Beulah Hill

SE193LW

Beulah Hill

SE256AS

South Norwood Hill

SE192EZ

Church Road

SE193AE

Brunel Close

SE193FH

Verdant Mews

SE193TB

Orleans Road

SE199EW

Westow Street

SE256DR

South Norwood Hill

SE192UT

Reynard Drive

SE191AD

Westow Street

SE192RQ

Auckland Road

SE192UR

The Covert

SE193LU

Beulah Hill

SE193QG

Ellery Road

SE193UU

Founders Gardens

SE193XD

Downsview Road

SE256DN

South Norwood Hill

SE192PS

Church Road

SE192UW

Hetley Gardens

SE199ET

Westow Street

SE192DT

Auckland Road

SE192QB

Sylvan Hill

SE192UL

Fox Hill

SE192UU

Fox Hill

SE193BN

Grange Road

SE193NU

Woodend

SE193QZ

Beaumont Road

SE193AU

Central Hill

SE192QD

Sylvan Hill

SE192UD

Church Road

SE192UE

Church Road

SE193DP

Beulah Hill

Data Sources

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