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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

SE193LX

Freethorpe Close

SE193EJ

The Woodlands

SE199EW

Westow Street

SE193FF

Beulah Hill

SE192UG

Church Road

SE193PZ

Eskmont Ridge

SE199EB

Westow Street

SE193QW

Hermitage Road

SE193RX

Ovett Close

SE192NT

Church Road

SE193RA

Moore Road

SE193EZ

Beulah Hill

SE193AY

Bedwardine Road

SE192RG

Mowbray Road

SE192QA

The Dell

SE193TS

The Lawns

SE193BT

Grange Road

SE193JY

Naseby Road

SE193AZ

Barrington Walk

SE193TP

The Lawns

SE191BG

Central Hill

SE193QR

Hermitage Road

SE193DT

Menlo Gardens

SE254AZ

Cypress Road

SE193TY

Dale Park Road

SE193TU

Spa Hill

SE256DW

Grange Avenue

SE193PU

Harold Road

SE193EL

Beulah Hill

SE192RE

Limekiln Place

SE193XH

Waddington Way

SE192JP

Maberley Road

SE193NP

Queen Mary Road

SE193HQ

Grecian Crescent

SE256AU

South Norwood Hill

SE256BN

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE193JG

Matilda Close

SE193SB

Paddock Gardens

SE193QB

Rushden Close

SE192DQ

Auckland Road

SE192RW

Mowbray Road

SE193RW

Westow Street

SE199ET

Westow Street

SE193PQ

Harold Road

SE193DG

Kingslyn Crescent

SE192NP

Fitzroy Gardens

SE193QS

Eversley Road

SE193DA

Beauchamp Road

SE193BS

Grange Road

SE192UP

Jenson Way

SE192RU

Sylvan Road

SE192QN

Forsyte Crescent

SE193FH

Verdant Mews

SE193BF

Beulah Hill

SE193XW

Glenhurst Rise

SE256BG

South Norwood Hill

SE193QD

Ravensdale Gardens

SE193UB

Waddington Way

SE191AS

Essex Mews

SE191AD

Westow Street

Data Sources

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