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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

SE192EE

Auckland Road

SE192UP

Jenson Way

SE193FE

Victory Place

SE193XH

Waddington Way

SE193XR

Beulah Hill

SE193DH

Grange Road

SE193SB

Paddock Gardens

SE193XN

Glenhurst Rise

SE192PR

Church Road

SE193EH

The Woodlands

SE193RY

Westow Street

SE193SX

Essex Grove

SE193UQ

Spurgeon Avenue

SE193XJ

Waddington Way

SE192PX

Shelford Rise

SE193ER

Beulah Hill

SE193QT

Pytchley Crescent

SE192DB

Auckland Road

SE192SE

Sylvan Road

SE193DG

Kingslyn Crescent

SE193JW

Hancock Road

SE193UX

Beulah Hill

SE193XB

Downsview Road

SE192RP

Auckland Road

SE193AP

Bedwardine Road

SE193BY

Grange Road

SE193DE

Beauchamp Road

SE193ED

Priory Crescent

SE193QF

Highfield Hill

SE193DD

Templeton Close

SE193JJ

Naseby Road

SE193NN

Queen Mary Road

SE193PP

College Green

SE193QY

Convent Hill

SE193RQ

Melbourne Yard

SE193SD

Hollybush Terrace

SE192DL

Auckland Road

SE192RN

Mowbray Road

SE193BU

Grange Road

SE191BG

Central Hill

SE192SG

Sylvan Road

SE192TU

Westow Street

SE193AD

St Aubyns Road

SE193AG

Telford Close

SE193PU

Harold Road

SE193QU

Ryefield Road

SE193RA

Moore Road

SE193TZ

Spa Hill

SE193UH

Waddington Way

SE193XP

Waddington Way

SE191BJ

Central Hill

SE192NS

Homelands Drive

SE193AN

Haynes Lane

SE193DQ

Grange Road

SE193ET

Beulah Hill

SE193LL

Beulah Hill

SE193LP

Beulah Hill

SE193UG

Spurgeon Road

SE199ES

Westow Street

SE199GB

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE191BL

Central Hill

SE192NU

Homelands Drive

SE192PZ

Buckleigh Way

SE192QU

Southholme Close

SE192RS

Auckland Road

SE192UN

Braybrooke Gardens

SE192BP

Sylvan Hill

SE192DS

High View Close

SE192DU

Auckland Gardens

SE192EY

Church Road

SE193EE

Priory Crescent

SE193JL

Dover Road

SE193JY

Naseby Road

SE193LN

Beulah Hill

SE193LX

Freethorpe Close

SE192JB

Maberley Road

SE193BB

Rossiter Close

SE193DB

Beauchamp Road

SE193DU

Menlo Gardens

SE193FF

Beulah Hill

SE256BQ

South Norwood Hill

SE192BY

Auckland Road

SE192RL

Mowbray Road

SE192SF

Auckland Road

SE193BS

Grange Road

SE193FB

Harold Road

SE192DR

Auckland Road

SE193EA

Eversley Road

SE256BN

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE256SZ

Grangecliffe Gardens

SE191BP

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE192SD

Cantley Gardens

SE193AB

Nesbitt Square

SE193DF

Grange Road

SE193FG

Rushden Close

SE192DJ

Auckland Road

SE192RU

Sylvan Road

SE193AH

Westow Street

SE193FA

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE193QP

Hermitage Gardens

Data Sources

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