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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
4 bedrooms house in Sundial Avenue, SOUTH NORWOOD - Asking price of £374,950
A 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom semi detached house with an attached garage. Situated in a tree lined road in the Norwood Lake Area. Benefits include; Living room, Dinning room, Kitchen/breakfast room,...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Anthony Road, London SE25 - Asking price of £219,950
*2 Bed House *In Side Road *Woodside Green and the TramLink are Local *Heating (not tested) *Fitted Kitchen *Upstairs Bathropom *Parking (awaiting sight of written confirmation) *Simply...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in South Norwood, Croydon - Asking price of £249,950
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a three bedroom Victorian house in excellent decorative order close to local shops and transport links with lots of curb appeal. An internal viewing is highly...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Sangley Road, South Norwood, London SE25 - Asking price of £159,950
2 Bed Top Floor Edwardian Style Flat. Double Glazing. Gas Central Heating with Radiators (not tested). Recently refurbished. Newly fitted kitchen with soft closing drawers. Newly fitted carpets....... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Charnwood Road, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £274,995
A simply wonderful 3 bedroom house! Containing a blend of modern and period character, this ideal family home is presented in excellent decorative order and has many desirable features. One of the...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Dagnall Park, South Norwood, SE25 - Asking price of £214,950
Situated close to amenities is this 3 bedroom end of terraced home. This Victorian style property, which is offered for sale with no onward chain, comprises: 3 reception rooms; kitchen; first...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Brambling Court, Selhurst Road, SE25 - Asking price of £159,950
Situated in a modern purpose built block, close to local amenities, is this lovely two bedroom first floor apartment. The property, which is offered for sale with no onward chain, features: good...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Saxon Road, London SE25 - Asking price of £159,950
Bairstow Eves are pleased to present this spacious two bedroom conversion flatthe property has been newly renovated and presented to the market in good order and consists of lounge, fully fitted...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London SE25 - Asking price of £175,000
A spacious bright and airy 2 bedroom apartment, which is well presented throughout and ideally located for easy access to Crystal Palace Triangle with its array of bars, restaurants and boutiques.... view full details
