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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 80 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
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
33.21(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.69(-16%)
Vehicle crime
10.76(+15%)
Public order
7.22(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(+8%)
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 183 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 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
Flats116£351,250
Terraced35£640,000
Detached10£822,000
Semi-Detached22£755,000

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

SE192SA

Sylvan Road

SE192RH

Auckland Road

SE192RS

Auckland Road

SE193AN

Haynes Lane

SE192QB

Sylvan Hill

SE193BG

Coxwell Road

SE193NS

Bradley Road

SE193DD

Templeton Close

SE193LU

Beulah Hill

SE193AE

Brunel Close

SE192UE

Church Road

SE193QN

Hermitage Road

SE192UT

Reynard Drive

SE193QJ

Hermitage Road

SE193NW

Queen Mary Road

SE192DD

Acorn Gardens

SE192EB

Auckland Road

SE193EY

Matilda Close

SE192DY

Auckland Rise

SE193ST

Rockmount Road

SE192PW

Claybourne Mews

SE193NG

Crown Point Parade

SE193DU

Menlo Gardens

SE193LS

Beulah Hill

SE192JR

Windall Close

SE193UZ

Beulah Hill

SE193TA

Orleans Road

SE193XB

Downsview Road

SE192SE

Sylvan Road

SE193HG

Preston Road

SE193LH

Beulah Hill

SE192DU

Auckland Gardens

SE256SU

Teesdale Gardens

SE192QP

Church Road

SE192QH

Church Road

SE193PH

Highfield Hill

SE256DL

Grange Gardens

SE193QZ

Beaumont Road

SE193PL

Harold Road

SE193EF

Priory Crescent

SE192EE

Auckland Road

SE192DE

Glenwood Row

SE193JN

Hancock Road

SE192JB

Maberley Road

SE193PR

College Green

SE193AT

Gatestone Road

SE193UH

Waddington Way

SE193SZ

Rockmount Road

SE193PX

Harold Road

SE193LY

Beulah Hill

SE193AA

St Aubyns Road

SE191BZ

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE199GB

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE192QD

Sylvan Hill

SE192XE

Fox Hill

SE193DH

Grange Road

SE191BP

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE193TD

Chevening Road

SE193HH

Grecian Crescent

SE193EX

Beulah Hill

SE193EH

The Woodlands

SE193FB

Harold Road

SE193SQ

Ilkley Close

SE193RU

Carberry Road

SE193ER

Beulah Hill

SE193PW

College Green

SE193HF

Beulah Hill

SE193DR

Paxton Mews

SE193AG

Telford Close

SE191BL

Central Hill

SE256SX

Grange Hill

SE192UA

Lansdowne Place

SE192QL

Church Road

SE254AY

Cypress Road

SE193BY

Grange Road

SE192RY

Kitley Gardens

SE192RQ

Auckland Road

SE192NZ

Turkey Oak Close

SE193NX

Crown Dale

SE193EP

Beulah Hill

SE193SY

Essex Grove

SE193NN

Queen Mary Road

SE192ET

Church Road

SE192SD

Cantley Gardens

SE193PJ

Turkey Oak Close

SE256AY

South Norwood Hill

SE193JJ

Naseby Road

SE192UU

Fox Hill

SE193JW

Hancock Road

SE192QF

Sylvan Hill

SE193XD

Downsview Road

SE256DT

Glyn Close

SE191SE

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE193RZ

Childs Lane

SE193TF

Courtney Close

SE193BE

Courtney Close

SE192SF

Auckland Road

SE254AU

Cypress Road

SE193PS

Highfield Hill

SE192EL

Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.