Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Upper Norwood is an area of south London, England, within the London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth and Southwark. It is north of Croydon. The eastern part of it is better known as the Crystal Palace area. The SE19 London postcode covers the entirety of the district. “
What else is close to Upper Norwood?
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In Upper Norwood, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Upper Norwood? 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 Upper Norwood to help you decide to move in there.
Are there any good pubs in Upper Norwood?
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Upper Norwood has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Upper Norwood.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alma | 95 Church Road Crystal Palace SE19 2TA | Situated on the busy Crystal Palace “triangle”, this pub enthusiastically promotes beers from the increasing numbers of local breweries. There are no regular beers, but a changing range of guests on the four handpumps. The pub is formed of a large square with a central bar and a high ceiling. The floors and tables are mainly wooden, with exposed brickwork and the large windows much in evidence. In addition to the buses listed, several other routes terminate at Crystal Palace bus station, about 15 minutes walk away. |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill Crystal Palace SE19 1TX | A popular former Antic pub, operated by Portobello Brewing since late 2020, with a quirky mix of furniture and artwork, situated within the vibrant Crystal Palace triangle. The pub serves a changing selection of real ales drawn mostly from microbreweries, often including those from the Greater London area. Occasional meet the brewer events are also held. Lunchtime and evening meals are served daily. Regular live music is expected to recommence in autumn 2021 along with a weekly quiz. A large outside drinking area is located at the front. 23 boutique bedrooms above the pub were added in 2019. |
| Colby Arms | 132 Gipsy Hill Gipsy Hill SE19 1PW | There are several unused sets of doors, testifying to its former multi-room format. In fact it still is effectively two rooms, with the back room reached via an archway to the right of the front bar on the main road. It’s mainly carpeted, but with a smallish bare-boarded area to the left of the main bar, where the pool table is sited. Furnishings comprise a banquette or two, but are mainly standard chairs and smallish round tables, and there’s a traditional tiled splash area surrounding the bar counter. Shelves above the bar back contain some nick-nacks such as scales, vases, stoneware jugs and the like, and a shelving unit near the pool table contains sporting trophies. Wall decor consists of various prints. This is a comfortable and friendly locals’ pub. |
| Great Southern | 79 Gipsy Hill Gipsy Hill SE19 1QH | Large premises in an imposing building from the mid 1800s. Now knocked into a large single room and updated to be more food centric. There are usually one or two real ales and one or two ciders on handpump. |
The types of restaurants
Upper Norwood has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma Crystal Palace | 95 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 994 |
| Yak & Yeti, Crystal Palace | 107 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 319 |
| Westow House Pub & Hotel | 79 Westow Hill, London | 4.3 | 1582 |
| Napoli Pizza | 96 Anerley Road, London | 4.3 | 73 |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 124 |
| Morley’s Fried Chicken | 68A Westow Hill, London | 4.3 | 178 |
| The Mint Room | 62 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 72 |
| Roti Brothers | Victory Place, London | 4.3 | 266 |
| Kish Mish | L.G.F 13, 14 Crystal Palace Parade, London | 4.3 | 480 |
| Dem Restaurant (Traditional Turkish Restaurant,Meze Grill) | 11 Central Hill, London | 4.3 | 1016 |
| Brown & Green London | 99 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 569 |
| Cafe Chic | 25 Anerley Road, London | 4.3 | 209 |
| Tasty Flavours Caribbean Kitchen | 118 Anerley Road, London | 4.3 | 72 |
| Mi Cocina Es Tuya | 61 Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 416 |
| Tamnag Thai | 50-52 Westow Hill, London | 4.3 | 317 |
| A Torre | 19 Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 363 |
| Chi Oriental | 14 Westow Hill, London | 4.3 | 244 |
| Cafe St Germain | 16-17 Crystal Palace Parade, London | 4.3 | 339 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Crystal Palace | 34 Westow Hill, London | 4.3 | 176 |
| Numidie Bar and Bistro | 48 Westow Hill, London | 4.3 | 281 |
What kind of gyms are there in Upper Norwood?
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Upper Norwood.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance 360 London | Unit 2C Victory Place, London | 4.3 | 31 |
| Bamboo Fitness | 1, Paxton Mews, Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 19 |
| The Yoga Edge – Hot Yoga | 83 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 127 |
| Crystal Palace Gymnastics Club | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, London | 4.3 | 20 |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre | Ledrington Road, London | 4.3 | 1650 |
| Crystal Palace Osteopaths & Natural Therapies | 10 Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 48 |
| Training Points Fitness & Therapy | 6 Cooper’s Yard, London | 4.3 | 89 |
| Genysis Studios (Personal Training Crystal Palace) | 40 Church Road, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Unfold Pilates & Stretch Therapy | Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Kin Wellbeing Studio | 79 Church Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| The Little Escape Studio | 3, Paxton Mews, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| DianeAbenPilates | 3, Paxton Mews, London | 4.3 | 47 |
| Palace Pilates | 58, 60 Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Flex & Reset Pilates | 4 Anerley Hill, London | 4.3 | 28 |
| Train with Labonita | 78 Westow Street, London | 4.3 | 89 |
| mojo-me | 7, Nesbitt Square, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Built London | 5a Vermont Road, London | 4.3 | 8 |
| Sarah’s Alternative Fitness | Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Outdoor Yoga | London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Better Gym | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London | 4.3 | 46 |
Supermarkets in Upper Norwood
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Upper Norwood. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
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
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Upper Norwood we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Museum | Anerley Hill, London | 4.2 | 112 |
| Kidspace | London | N/A | N/A |
| Crystal Palace Dinosaurs | Thicket Road, London | 4.5 | 986 |
Green space in the city of Upper Norwood
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Upper Norwood in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Park | Thicket Road, London | 4.5 | 12152 |
| Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite | Old Cople Lane, Crystal Palace Parade, London | 4.5 | 514 |
| Fox Hill Playing Field | Fox Hill, London | 4.4 | 23 |
| Dulwich Upper Woods – TCV | Farquhar Road, London | 4.5 | 27 |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground | 51 Chevening Road, London | 4.2 | 244 |
| Rafael Gabriel Windows | 36 Church Road, London | 4.4 | 32 |
| Upper Norwood War Memorial | 63A Westow Street, London | 5 | 2 |
| St Katherine’s Gate | St Katherine’s Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
| Jubilee Gardens | Anerley Hill, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| Westow Park | 2 Coxwell Road, London | 3.5 | 2 |
| High Level Gate | Crystal Palace Parade, London | N/A | N/A |
| Palace Square Open Space | Palace Square, London | 4.1 | 19 |
| Westow Park | 150 College Green, London | 4.3 | 351 |
| Becondale Road Open Space | Becondale Road, Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Canada Gate | Anerley Hill, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| The Ache Garden | Anerley Hill, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| Stambourne Woodland Walk | Auckland Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Fox Hill Green | Fox Hill, Anerley, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Rosary | Maxim Rise, London | 4 | 2 |
| Oakland Wood | Auckland Rise, London | N/A | N/A |
The things you might need in Upper Norwood
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Upper Norwood name before moving in the neighbourhood.
What schools are nearby in Upper Norwood?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Upper Norwood
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy | Maberley Road, London | 3.5 | 70 |
| Marie Ridonat | 42B Cintra Park, London | N/A | N/A |
| Fox Hill Cookery School | 24 Fox Hill, London | N/A | N/A |
| Matryoshki UK | Carberry Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Music Rox | 62 Gipsy Hill, London | 5 | 1 |
| St Paul’s Sunbeams Pre School | Hamlet Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Dulwich Oaks Montessori Nursery School | St Margaret Clitherow Church Hall, 22 Dulwich Wood Park, London | 4.4 | 11 |
| Paxton Primary School | Woodland Road, London | 4.6 | 9 |
| Rockmount Primary School | Chevening Road, London | 4.7 | 16 |
| Crystal Palace Day Nursery and Preschool in London | 49 Maberley Road, London | 3.6 | 5 |
| Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery | 17 Carberry Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Blossom Time Montessori Nursery – OFSTED REGISTERED | Entrance From, Methodist Church Hall, Westow Hill, Cooper’s Yard, London | 5 | 13 |
| Ballet Ashley | 1A Highland Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Singing Lessons with Laura | Wakefield Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| London Piano Teaching | 28 Hamlet Road, London | 5 | 8 |
| Colby Road Nursery | 9B Colby Road, London | 5 | 20 |
| Mr. Jonathan Parkin – Crystal Palace – Clarinet, Saxophone & Piano Teacher | 18 Orleans Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| All Saints Primary School | Upper Beulah Hill, London | 4.1 | 8 |
| Being free being me | The Chevening Hub Upper Norwood Recreational Ground, Chevening Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Harris primary academy | Beechwoods Court, 3 Crystal Palace Parade, London | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations within the region of Upper Norwood
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Upper Norwood entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | London | 4 | 90 |
| Gipsy Hill | Gipsy Hill, London | 4.3 | 29 |
Post offices in and around the area of Upper Norwood
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Upper Norwood can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Delivery Office | Royal Mail Norwood Delivery Office, 20 Westow Street, London | 2.9 | 42 |
| Norwood Post Office | 51-53 Westow Street, London | 3 | 20 |
| Royal Mail | 82 Anerley Road, London | 2.5 | 2 |
| Anerley Road Post Office | 82 Anerley Road, London | 3.5 | 22 |
Health amenities that are in Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood 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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LITTLE ESCAPE | 4, Paxton Mews, London | N/A | N/A |
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View allWhat to do in the area of Upper Norwood
Upper Norwood is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly Upper Norwood event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026