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How is life in Selhurst? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Selhurst is an area in the London Borough of Croydon, England, 7.8 miles (12.6 km) south-south-east of Charing Cross. Historically it lays in Surrey. The area is bounded to the west and south by Thornton Heath and Croydon and to the east and south by South Norwood and Woodside. Selhurst Park, the home stadium of Crystal Palace Football Club, is sited at the northern end of the neighbourhood. “

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Other nearby areas around Selhurst

You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Selhurst. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Croydon See the guide here
Addiscombe See the guide here
Thornton Heath See the guide here
Elmers End See the guide here
South Norwood See the guide here
Pollards Hill See the guide here
Norbury See the guide here
Anerley See the guide here
Penge See the guide here
Stoneleigh See the guide here
Upper Norwood See the guide here
Crystal Palace See the guide here
Crown Point See the guide here
Gipsy Hill See the guide here
Sydenham See the guide here
West Norwood See the guide here
Croydon See the guide here
Addiscombe See the guide here
Thornton Heath See the guide here
Elmers End See the guide here
South Norwood See the guide here
Pollards Hill See the guide here
Norbury See the guide here
Anerley See the guide here
Penge See the guide here
Stoneleigh See the guide here
Upper Norwood See the guide here
Crystal Palace See the guide here
Crown Point See the guide here
Gipsy Hill See the guide here
Sydenham See the guide here
West Norwood See the guide here

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In Selhurst, what are some things we love?

What makes the heart of Selhurst? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Selhurst to help you decide to move in there.

Gyms in Selhurst

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Selhurst could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

Where can you buy groceries in the area

Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Selhurst, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Museums & Galleries in the area

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Selhurst through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page

Pubs in the area

Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Selhurst. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Selhurst.

We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!

Parks and green spaces in Selhurst

One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Selhurst offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Restaurants

Selhurst is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Yeha Noha Cafe BarYeha Noha Cafe, 19-21 Station Road, London4.3207
Koover29 High Street, Thornton Heath4.385
Yau’s Oriental Delight173 Whitehorse Lane, London4.347
Tasty Jerk88 Whitehorse Lane, London4.3910
The Grill27b High Street, London4.388
bpSouth Norwood Hill, London4.3104
Chicken Cottage37 High Street, Thornton Heath4.3160
Efie Ne Fie50 High Street, Thornton Heath4.367
CHICKEN WORLD NORWOOD67A High Street, London4.3102
Flavaz FirstUnit 1, Commercial Buildings, High Street, London4.3115
Adwoa’s Kitchen Ghanaian Restaurant314 Whitehorse Road, Croydon4.324
Mayflower88 High Street, London4.389
Best Choices17 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath4.317
Emek Kebab19 Whitehorse Lane, London4.3441
Wong Kei Chinese49 High Street, Thornton Heath4.384
New Moon Chinese Restaurant5-7 Portland Road, London4.380
Jam Rock Restaurant & Bar9-11 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath4.3172
Mammas Pizza – Thornton Heath16 High Street, Thornton Heath4.3316
Maks Chinese Takeaway432 Whitehorse Road, Thornton Heath4.3103
Mantanah Thai Cuisine, South Norwood2, Orton Buildings, Portland Road, London4.3177

What kind of things are there to do in the city of Selhurst?

Selhurst is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly Selhurst event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.

Having a good grasp of what’s in Selhurst and where helps get situated when moving. Our map compiles property price points and other details from this article to outline what’s available in Selhurst.

The facilities you might need in Selhurst

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Selhurst name before moving in the neighbourhood.

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Selhurst

Selhurst has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Mersham Medical Centre30 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath4.346

Schools in and around the area of Selhurst

Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Selhurst

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
St Chad’s RC Primary School, South Norwood75 Alverston Gardens, London4.712
Harris Academy South NorwoodCumberlow Avenue, London3.296
Ivy League Nursery237 Selhurst Road, London4.610
SE25 Music Lessons (David)2 Rothesay Road, London510
Hutchison Early Years42 Farnley Road, London11
Singing Lessons73 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath4.99
Little Ann Day Nursery1 Whitehorse Lane, London3.73
Priory Post 16 Centre75 Alverston Gardens, LondonN/AN/A
Polska Szkoła Sobotnia Im. Hetmana Karola Chodkiewicza Pod Patronatem Świętego Jana Pawła II6 Oliver Grove, London55
First Class Learning South NorwoodSuffolk Road, London511
Drum Lessons73 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath51
Scribbles Day Nursery30 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton HeathN/AN/A
Keyboard Lessons73 Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CroydonN/AN/A
Kumon Maths & English14 Mersham Road, Thornton Heath572
Heavers Farm Primary School58 Dinsdale Gardens, London2.735
Thornton Heath Nursery School51 Pridham Road, Thornton Heath521
The Crescent Primary SchoolThe Crescent, London3.218
Whitehorse Manor Junior SchoolWhitehorse Road, Thornton Heath4.217
South Norwood Primary School34 Crowther Road, London4.210
Bambinos Day Nursery Ltd662 Davidson Road, Croydon4.711

Tube & Train stations within the region of Selhurst

Train and tube stations in Selhurst can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Norwood JunctionStation Road, London4.1114
SelhurstUnited Kingdom3.8176

Post offices of Selhurst

Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Thornton Heath Sub Post Office3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath3.983
South Norwood Post Office85-87 High Street, London3.135

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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