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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

SE193TR

The Lawns

SE193UF

Spurgeon Road

SE256SU

Teesdale Gardens

SE191RT

Central Hill

SE192QH

Church Road

SE192UG

Church Road

SE193NR

Crown Dale

SE193RB

Moore Road

SE193SU

Troy Road

SE199EB

Westow Street

SE192BN

Woodview Mews

SE192DY

Auckland Rise

SE193NL

Queen Mary Road

SE193PL

Harold Road

SE193QX

Convent Hill

SE193RS

Westow Street

SE193RZ

Childs Lane

SE193TU

Spa Hill

SE256DP

South Norwood Hill

SE192QN

Forsyte Crescent

SE193PY

Eversley Road

SE193QB

Rushden Close

SE193TE

Chevening Road

SE254BB

Cypress Road

SE193HQ

Grecian Crescent

SE193ST

Rockmount Road

SE256DT

Glyn Close

SE192EB

Auckland Road

SE192RD

Clovelly Gardens

SE193AS

Bedwardine Road

SE193NG

Crown Point Parade

SE254AZ

Cypress Road

SE192QQ

Church Road

SE193BG

Coxwell Road

SE193BJ

Bramble Close

SE193RU

Carberry Road

SE193BQ

Beaumaris Gardens

SE193BZ

Beauchamp Road

SE193LR

Beulah Hill

SE256AX

South Norwood Hill

SE256BA

South Norwood Hill

SE192DE

Glenwood Row

SE192EA

Auckland Rise

SE192ET

Church Road

SE192XB

Fox Hill Gardens

SE193DA

Beauchamp Road

SE193HH

Grecian Crescent

SE193LG

Upper Beulah Hill

SE193QD

Ravensdale Gardens

SE256BB

South Norwood Hill

SE256DU

South Norwood Hill

SE256TB

Grange Road

SE192DH

Auckland Road

SE192UB

Church Road

SE193EN

Woodfield Close

SE193EP

Beulah Hill

SE192SB

Sylvan Road

SE193EB

Beulah Hill

SE193NQ

Crown Dale

SE193NW

Queen Mary Road

Data Sources

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