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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 188 recent sales, the median property price is £421,750 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
Flats124£351,250
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

SE192NP

Fitzroy Gardens

SE193BT

Grange Road

SE193NF

Beulah Hill

SE193PR

College Green

SE256DS

Spa Close

SE192DZ

Auckland Rise

SE192RG

Mowbray Road

SE193DX

Menlo Gardens

SE193EW

Beulah Hill

SE193JH

Oxford Road

SE256DY

Gayfere Place

SE192QJ

Church Road

SE193NP

Queen Mary Road

SE193NS

Bradley Road

SE193PT

Highfield Hill

SE192QL

Church Road

SE192SA

Sylvan Road

SE193BL

Grange Road

SE193EJ

The Woodlands

SE193ES

Wedgwood Way

SE193TS

The Lawns

SE192DQ

Auckland Road

SE192RX

Sylvan Road

SE193DL

Beauchamp Road

SE193DR

Paxton Mews

SE193PW

College Green

SE199ED

Westow Street

SE191BZ

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE192DX

Auckland Rise

SE193AZ

Barrington Walk

SE193JP

Surridge Gardens

SE193QW

Hermitage Road

SE193SQ

Ilkley Close

SE254AY

Cypress Road

SE192RE

Limekiln Place

SE192RZ

Sylvan Road

SE193BW

Grange Road

SE193QN

Hermitage Road

SE193TT

Spa Hill

SE192QT

Tree View Close

SE193EY

Matilda Close

SE193LS

Beulah Hill

SE193QA

Highfield Hill

SE193QJ

Hermitage Road

SE193UB

Waddington Way

SE193UD

Westwood Avenue

SE256BE

South Norwood Hill

SE191BY

Central Hill

SE192UA

Lansdowne Place

SE193RX

Ovett Close

SE192JA

Maberley Road

SE193LY

Beulah Hill

SE193RW

Westow Street

SE256BD

Tummons Gardens

SE256BJ

Cypress Road

SE191SB

Westow Hill

SE192QF

Sylvan Hill

SE192UJ

Fox Hill

SE193BE

Courtney Close

SE193JG

Matilda Close

SE193JT

Crystal Terrace

SE193NX

Crown Dale

SE193PH

Highfield Hill

SE193SW

Harold Road

SE256DW

Grange Avenue

SE192XE

Fox Hill

SE193DJ

Beauchamp Road

SE193JN

Hancock Road

SE254AX

Sunset Gardens

SE193BF

Beulah Hill

SE193BX

Grange Road

SE193QE

Ravensdale Gardens

SE193SY

Essex Grove

SE193TA

Orleans Road

SE192PY

Stambourne Way

SE192RH

Auckland Road

SE193NT

Bradley Road

SE192RJ

Mowbray Road

SE192QA

The Dell

SE193AA

St Aubyns Road

SE193LH

Beulah Hill

SE193TY

Dale Park Road

SE192ED

Auckland Road

SE192NR

Wakefield Gardens

SE193DS

Beulah Hill

SE193TD

Chevening Road

SE193TF

Courtney Close

SE256AU

South Norwood Hill

SE192DA

Auckland Close

SE193EQ

The Woodlands

SE193HJ

Grecian Crescent

SE192QE

Sylvan Hill

SE193EU

Beulah Hill

SE193HG

Preston Road

SE193LQ

Beulah Hill

SE193QL

Hermitage Road

SE191BS

Central Hill

SE192PW

Claybourne Mews

SE193SP

Harold Road

SE199FN

Westow Street

Data Sources

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