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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

SE193JP

Surridge Gardens

SE199FN

Westow Street

SE193DE

Beauchamp Road

SE193RQ

Melbourne Yard

SE193BU

Grange Road

SE192DR

Auckland Road

SE192RL

Mowbray Road

SE254AX

Sunset Gardens

SE193LL

Beulah Hill

SE193NL

Queen Mary Road

SE191RX

Westow Hill

SE193FG

Rushden Close

SE192NR

Wakefield Gardens

SE193UF

Spurgeon Road

SE199EG

Westow Street

SE193PN

College Green

SE193FA

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE192PX

Shelford Rise

SE193XA

Downsview Road

SE193DB

Beauchamp Road

SE192PU

Summit Way

SE193JH

Oxford Road

SE193ES

Wedgwood Way

SE193AB

Nesbitt Square

SE192QJ

Church Road

SE193SX

Essex Grove

SE191BY

Central Hill

SE193BW

Grange Road

SE193EW

Beulah Hill

SE193RY

Westow Street

SE193AF

Westow Street

SE192RF

Copper Close

SE193DS

Beulah Hill

SE192UB

Church Road

SE256BA

South Norwood Hill

SE256AS

South Norwood Hill

SE193EB

Beulah Hill

SE192NX

Hamlyn Gardens

SE191BW

Central Hill

SE193JS

Hermitage Road

SE193SU

Troy Road

SE193FE

Victory Place

SE193TR

The Lawns

SE192RZ

Sylvan Road

SE192SG

Sylvan Road

SE193BJ

Bramble Close

SE193QF

Highfield Hill

SE193BB

Rossiter Close

SE193UG

Spurgeon Road

SE193NQ

Crown Dale

SE193JU

Hermitage Road

SE193NT

Bradley Road

SE193HJ

Grecian Crescent

SE254BB

Cypress Road

SE192RN

Mowbray Road

SE192PS

Church Road

SE193DL

Beauchamp Road

SE193DF

Grange Road

SE193QX

Convent Hill

SE193EN

Woodfield Close

SE193RS

Westow Street

SE256BJ

Cypress Road

SE193LN

Beulah Hill

SE192UR

The Covert

SE192QT

Tree View Close

SE256SZ

Grangecliffe Gardens

SE193DP

Beulah Hill

SE192DS

High View Close

SE192EZ

Church Road

SE193EE

Priory Crescent

SE192PZ

Buckleigh Way

SE193PP

College Green

SE192QE

Sylvan Hill

SE199FY

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE193SS

High View Road

SE199ED

Westow Street

SE192DA

Auckland Close

SE192BP

Sylvan Hill

SE193LG

Upper Beulah Hill

SE192DB

Auckland Road

SE193AP

Bedwardine Road

SE193UQ

Spurgeon Avenue

SE192ED

Auckland Road

SE192RP

Auckland Road

SE193BZ

Beauchamp Road

SE192QQ

Church Road

SE193LP

Beulah Hill

SE193TZ

Spa Hill

SE193QA

Highfield Hill

SE193AD

St Aubyns Road

SE193DX

Menlo Gardens

SE199ES

Westow Street

SE192NU

Homelands Drive

SE192RJ

Mowbray Road

SE256DR

South Norwood Hill

SE256BB

South Norwood Hill

SE193EQ

The Woodlands

SE193UX

Beulah Hill

SE193JL

Dover Road

SE193JA

Grecian Crescent

Data Sources

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