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Bustling during the day but quiet at night, South Norwood residents are well-served by quality local housing, shops, transport and parks.
Living in South Norwood
South Norwood is in the London Borough of Croydon, and in common with West Norwood and Upper Norwood it is named after the Great North Wood.
To the east of South Norwood is the deeply impressive South Norwood Country Park which has a nature reserve, playing fields, tennis courts and pitch & putt.
It is also the location for Croydon Sports Arena, which consists of a football club and a full-size running track.
Crystal Palace Football Club plays at Selhurst Park which lies between the centre of South Norwood and Selhurst to the south west.
Property in South Norwood still offers very good value for money, especially in comparison with neighbouring Croydon.
At the top end, in areas such as South Norwood Hill, there are truly delightful semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian villas, with up to seven bedrooms, complemented by good-sized gardens and garages.
Closer to the centre of South Norwood you will find solid Edwardian houses with three or four bedrooms but in areas such as Lancaster Road the architecture is 'between wars' where casement hinged windows have replaced classic 19th century sash.
For those on the lower rungs of the property ladder there is a good choice of flats in South Norwood especially one-bedroom flats in Victorian conversions near the town centre.
Families thrive in South Norwood and young children have a choice of nine primary schools. For secondary education, children travel to neighbouring Upper Norwood, or to Selhurst, or Thornton Heath.
Transport
The railway station in South Norwood is Norwood Junction which offers commuters a choice of routes into London.
To the north west of South Norwood there are services to Crystal Palace, Clapham Junction, West Brompton and Watford Junction.
Other routes include services to London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross; and south to East Croydon and West Croydon stations.
For information regarding bus routes that serve the South Norwood area and for details of the London Underground, please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
And for mainline train services please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
History and culture
'The Adventure of the Norwood Builder' is solved by the brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes, although which of the houses the Norwood builder is alleged to have built still remains a mystery!
The famous novelist and creator of Sherlock Holmes lived in South Norwood for three years and the area inspired him to write one of his best detective stories.
D.H. Lawrence taught for a short while at Davidson School before the First World War. Perhaps life in leafy South Norwood inspired him to write 'Women in Love' or the Lord Chamberlain's favourite, 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'?
Seven chimneys once dominated the landscape to the west of Norwood Junction but were demolished and the land is now a park called Brickfields Meadow.
South Norwood used to be known for its plethora of good pubs but only a few remain such as the Jolly Sailor and The Albert both, of which, are mentioned in the Good Pub Guide.
For further information about South Norwood, please visit the London Borough of Croydon at http://www.croydon.gov.uk/.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in South Norwood
2 bedrooms house in Alfred Road, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £184,950
Situated close to local amenities, including transport, is this 2 bedroom Victorian style home. Features include: through reception rooms; good size kitchen; double glazing and central heating....... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Penge Road, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £139,995
Presented in good decorative order, we are pleased to offer this 2 bedroom upper first floor conversion flat. Features include: well presented living room with laminated flooring; fitted kitchen...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Falkland Park Avenue, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £259,995
Situated in a popular Road, by Grangewood Park, is this 3 bedroom 1930's style home. Offered for sale with no onward chain, features include: 31'7 through reception rooms; kitchen with modern...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in London SE25 - Asking price of £252,500
Three bedroom end of terrace family house with gas central heating, double glazing, newly fitted open plan kitchen, conservatory, first floor bathroom, garden, garage to rear and no onward chain.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Northdale Court, South Norwood Hill, SE25 - Asking price of £179,995
Situated in a popular modern purpose built block, we are pleased to be able to market this good size 2 bedroom apartment. The property, which is offered for sale with no onward chain and a share...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Selhurst Road, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £129,950
Offered for sale with no onward chain is this 2 bedroom top floor conversion. The property requires work, but represents an ideal first time buy or buy to let. Priced competitively for a quick...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Park Road, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £129,950
Offered for sale with no onward chain is this 2 bedroom first floor conversion. Features include: good size kitchen and bathroom; double glazing and central heating. Requiring a quick sale early...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Farnley Road, South Norwood, London SE25 - Asking price of £295,000
For Sale by order of the Solicitors. 4 Bed Semi-Detached Family House. BR Station is local. Gas Central Heating with Radiators (not tested). Parking. Does require modernisation. In our opinion...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Clifton Road, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £139,950
Situated in a Victorian style building, close to local amenities, is this lovely one bedroom apartment. Presented in good decorative order, the property features: modern kitchen units; re-fitted...... view full details
