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SE19 1BP

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Croydon

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Overview

Postcode SE19 1BP is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Crystal Palace Triangle area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crystal Palace Triangle is £74,759 per year. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Upper Norwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Crystal Palace Triangle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Crystal Palace Triangle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.3%

Approximately 17.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Crystal Palace Triangle is £74,759 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from SE19 1BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Crystal Palace Triangle near SE19 1BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE19 1BP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.6 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
1 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE19 1BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUpper Norwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Upper Norwood Recreation Ground
0.2 miWestow ParkMediumWalking directions to Westow Park
0.4 miFox Hill Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Fox Hill Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
12,103 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.93(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.91(+60%)
Shoplifting
18.17(+82%)
Public order
18.17(+169%)
Other theft
11.11(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
57.6%
Other White
34
12.01%
Caribbean
14
4.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.89%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
60.25%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.84%
No qualifications
16
6.56%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
33.81%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.78%
Owns outright
21
15.11%
Other social rented
14
10.07%
Social rents from council
10
7.19%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Median price£455,000
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£324K – £633K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,700 up to £1,920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£822,500£611
Semi-Detached23£735,000£650
Terraced36£633,750£648
Flats109£365,000£562

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£730,000£325,000£666,000£502,500
2017£680,000£340,000£530,000£515,000
2018£596,000£353,150£537,500£519,825
2019£638,488£362,500£600,000£530,000
2020£722,500£358,000£627,250£593,750
2021£657,500£355,000£650,000£550,000
2022£787,500£337,250£700,000£595,000
2023£865,000£340,000£750,000£580,000
2024£900,000£350,000£674,445£623,000
2025£822,000£360,750£755,000£609,250
2026£701,248£350,000£695,248£627,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£432£540£559£502
2017£557£540£502£507
2018£481£542£524£536
2019£530£531£473£490
2020£529£553£501£532
2021£552£563£559£548
2022£595£552£571£539
2023£586£538£608£598
2024£557£550£595£616
2025£615£562£599£605
2026£689£556£650£645
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 31, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£305,000
13 Oct 202529A, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£390,000
25 Jul 2025Flat F, 37, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£297,000
20 Jun 2025Flat D, 43, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£326,500
17 Oct 202510C, South Vale, London, SE19 3BAFlatsLeasehold£530,000

Schools

In the SE19 1BP postcode area, located within Crystal Palace Triangle, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE19 1BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRockmount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableHillcrestMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe New SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE19 1BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 1BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCentral Hill Stores75 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1BSWalking directions to Central Hill Stores
0.1 miHigh Limes general storeHawke Road, Lambeth, SE19 1EXWalking directions to High Limes general store
0.1 miWelcomeWestow Street, Croydon, SE19 1BGWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miSavers46-48 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3RWWalking directions to Savers
0.2 miSainsbury's64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3AFWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE19 1BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Bonham

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Mark Adderley

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Natalie Louise Vesty

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crystal Palace TriangleE02000194
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 001EE01001164
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE19 1BP

Is SE19 1BP (Crystal Palace Triangle) safe?

The area around SE19 1BP records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE19 1BP?

The median sale price around SE19 1BP in Crystal Palace Triangle is £455,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE19 1BP?

There are 20 schools close to SE19 1BP, including Rockmount Primary School (Outstanding), Hillcrest and The New School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE19 1BP?

The closest station to SE19 1BP is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 626 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE19 1BP?

SE19 1BP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE19 1BP (Crystal Palace Triangle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SE19 1BP is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Bonham (Liberal Democrats), Mark Adderley (Green Party) and Natalie Louise Vesty (Green Party).