Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ West Norwood is a largely residential area of south London within the London Borough of Lambeth, located 5.4 miles (8.7 km) south south-east of Charing Cross. The centre of West Norwood sits in a bowl surrounded by hillsides on its east, west and south sides. From many parts of the area, distant views can be seen, of places such as the City of London, Canary Wharf and Crystal Palace. “
What else is close to West Norwood?
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How’s the local life around West Norwood
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In West Norwood, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of West 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 West Norwood to help you decide to move in there.
Museums & Galleries in the region
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover West Norwood through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum | 23 Rosendale Road, London | 4.8 | 17 |
| The Clockworks | 6 Nettlefold Place, London | 4.9 | 14 |
| Open Museum | Gipsy Road, London | N/A | N/A |
Public houses of West Norwood
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 West Norwood. 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 West Norwood.
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!
What kind of gyms are there in West Norwood?
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, West Norwood could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
The types of restaurants
West Norwood 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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Takeaway | 104 Norwood High Street, London | 4.3 | 86 |
| Tickle Me | 56 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 479 Norwood Road, London | 4.3 | 166 |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 813 |
| Golden Bowl Chinese | 195 Gipsy Road, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 4.3 | 1301 |
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 4.3 | 526 |
| Super Pizza | 36 Norwood High Street, Norwood, London | 4.3 | 42 |
| Pizza Napolitana | 36 Norwood High Street, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| The Garden | 31 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 266 |
| Otter Trading | 17 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 173 |
| Pintadera Café | 50 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 240 |
| Zio Roby Italian Food | Crown Point Parade, 5 Crown Dale, London | 4.3 | 39 |
| Monkeys Indian Takeaway | 4, Crown Point Parade, London | 4.3 | 54 |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 4.3 | 71 |
| Knight’s Fish Bar | 39 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 196 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 24 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 156 |
| Manuel’s Italian and Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 4.3 | 302 |
| The Horns Tavern | 40 Knights Hill, London | 4.3 | 183 |
| Efes Restaurant | 336 Norwood Road, London | 4.3 | 198 |
What supermarkets are there?
Out of all the other services in West Norwood, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in West Norwood.
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
What type of green space is there in West Norwood?
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if West Norwood offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Park | Salter’s Hill, London | 4.4 | 880 |
| L’Arche London | L’Arche (Lambeth) Ltd, 9HE,, 21 Idmiston Road, London | 4.7 | 18 |
| Linton grove/Eden road park | 79 Linton Grove, Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Linton grove gardens | Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| West Norwood Gateway Garden | Chapel Road, London | 4.8 | 4 |
| Tivoli Park | Tivoli Road, London | 4.1 | 35 |
| Tivoli Road Community Garden | Tivoli Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Knight’s Hill Wood | Wood, Cedar Close, London | 5 | 1 |
| Friends of Norwood Park | Salter’s Hill, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| War memorial | Knights Hill, London | 5 | 1 |
| St. Luke’s Church Gardens | St. Luke’s Church Gardens, Norwood High Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Resistance Memorial | 46 Hamilton Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Vale Street Muga | Vale Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Lakeview Green | 23 Lakeview Road, Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Whiteley Green | 9 Salter’s Hill, Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Moore Green | 41 Moore Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kingston Square Park | 15 Kingston Square, Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bradley Green | 45 Bradley Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Georgetown Close Green | Gipsy Hill, Norwood, London | N/A | N/A |
| Tivoli Park | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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The things you might need in West Norwood
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in West Norwood name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Medical institutions in West Norwood
West Norwood has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Hill Surgery | Health and Leisure Centre, 25 Devane Way, London | 4.4 | 213 |
| Crown Dale Medical Centre | 61 Crown Dale, London | 2.3 | 80 |
| North Wood Group Practice @Crowndale | 61 Crown Dale, London | 4.7 | 79 |
Are there many post offices in the region of West Norwood?
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 Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Norwood Delivery Office | Royal Mail West, Norwood Delivery Office, 4 Windsor Grove, London | 1.8 | 46 |
| West Norwood Post Office | 12 Knights Hill, London | 2.4 | 70 |
| Crown Point Parade Post Office | 15, Crown Point Parade, London | 4.8 | 46 |
| Torque Valley | 9 Saint Cloud Road, Norwood, London | 0 | 0 |
Tube & Train stations in and around West 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 West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Norwood | Knights Hill, London | 4 | 98 |
Schools around West Norwood
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of West Norwood.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph’s College, Beulah Hill | Beulah Hill, London | 3.2 | 76 |
| Alphabet Lanes Nursery & Preschool | 9 Norwood High Street, London | 4.6 | 10 |
| West Norwood Boy Studio Recordings | 50 Norwood High Street, London | 5 | 66 |
| The Norwood School | Crown Dale, London | 3.8 | 16 |
| Park Campus | 25 Gipsy Road, London | 3 | 1 |
| Little starz childrens services | Benton’s, 18 Benton’s Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
| Anabela Day Nursery | 12 Finch Avenue, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| Gipsy Hill Federation | 188 Gipsy Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bea’s Baby Music School | 186 Casewick Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Abacus Nursery School West Norwood | 11 Thurlby Road, London | 5 | 24 |
| Kingswood Primary School (Upper Site) | Gipsy Road, London | 4 | 21 |
| Dunelm Grove pre-school | 23 Dunelm Grove, London | 5 | 1 |
| Julian’s Primary School – West Norwood | 16 Wolfington Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| St Luke’s C Of E Primary School | Linton Grove, London | 3.5 | 2 |
| Oakwood School | 147 Central Hill, London | 4.2 | 16 |
| Elm Wood Primary School | Carnac Street, London | 4 | 5 |
| Julian’s Primary School Streatham | 226 Leigham Court Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Chapel House Day Nursery | 48 Chapel Road, London | 4 | 4 |
| Crown Lane Primary School and Children’s Centre | Crown Lane, London | 4.7 | 10 |
| Kingswood Primary School (Lower Site) | 55 Gipsy Road, London | 5 | 1 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026