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SE19 2RX

Sylvan Road

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

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Detailed insights for SE19 2RX

Overview

Postcode SE19 2RX 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 Crystal Palace, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Crystal Palace Triangle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Crystal Palace Triangle has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.1%

Approximately 43.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE19 2RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Crystal Palace Triangle near SE19 2RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Crystal Palace located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE19 2RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.6 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley
0.9 mi

4

Penge West

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Penge West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE19 2RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouth Norwood LakeLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Lake
0.2 miBeaulieu HeightsLargeWalking directions to Beaulieu Heights
0.5 miWestow ParkMediumWalking directions to Westow Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
7,460.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.85(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.55(-53%)
Vehicle crime
7.27(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-31%)
Burglary
3.3(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88
30.88%
African
61
21.4%
Caribbean
45
15.79%
Other White
26
9.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
8.07%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
41.67%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.75%
No qualifications
24
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
38.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.86%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25%
Owns outright
5
4.31%
Other social rented
5
4.31%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £640K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (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
Flats103£365,000£560

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 2RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 2RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jul 2025Flat 4, Mayville Court, 19, Sylvan Road, London, SE19 2SEFlatsLeasehold£400,000
28 Mar 202517, Kitley Gardens, London, SE19 2RYFlatsLeasehold£267,500
27 Mar 202528, Kitley Gardens, London, SE19 2RYFlatsLeasehold£406,000
28 Aug 202516, Auckland Close, London, SE19 2DASemi-DetachedFreehold£735,000
10 Apr 2026110, Sylvan Road, London, SE19 2RZFlatsLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the SE19 2RX 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 2RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHarris City Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCypress Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE19 2RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 2RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCrystal Convenience StoreBeulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQWalking directions to Crystal Convenience Store
0.4 miPremierSouth Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DRWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miGreens267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DPWalking directions to Greens
0.4 miPalace Mini Mart103 Church Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2PRWalking directions to Palace Mini Mart
0.4 miAnerley Convenience Store126 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8DLWalking directions to Anerley Convenience Store

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 2RX, 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 001BE01001138
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE19 2RX

Is SE19 2RX (Crystal Palace Triangle) safe?

The area around SE19 2RX records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2RX?

The median sale price around SE19 2RX in Crystal Palace Triangle is £460,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE19 2RX?

There are 20 schools close to SE19 2RX, including Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding), Cypress Primary School (Good) and All Saints CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE19 2RX?

The closest station to SE19 2RX is Crystal Palace in TfL zone 3,4, about 904 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE19 2RX?

SE19 2RX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE19 2RX (Crystal Palace Triangle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SE19 2RX 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).