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Housing in West Norwood is not as expensive as neighbouring West Dulwich and Streatham but it is of similar style and quality.
Living in West Norwood
Once part of the Great North Wood, much of West Norwood is still leafy and green, especially the woodland park of West Norwood Cemetery and the charming Norwood Park to the south.
To the north-east of West Norwood is Dulwich Wood which leads to the great green swathe of Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Course. To the south-west is Streatham Common.
Norwood Road is the main local shopping street and residents are well-served by small shops including a delicatessen, fishmonger, chemist, bakers, halal butchers and charity outlets.
There is also a Co-op, a Somerfield, a B&Q and a selection of bars and restaurants.
Housing in West Norwood includes Victorian villas with up to five bedrooms, three-bedroom Edwardian terraced houses, and one and two-bedroom flats usually found in converted properties.
Houses in the roads leading off Knight's Hill are especially sought-after, as are the houses in Leigham Court Road which marks the border with Streatham.
Significant landmarks in West Norwood include St Luke's Church, one of several churches in the area, and the Old Library which was renovated by Lambeth Council in 2004.
West Norwoods modern library is situated next to the main gate of West Norwood cemetery and lends books, DVDs, videos and CDs and offers free use of computers.
There are state primary and secondary schools in West Norwood, including a new, non-faith, secondary school, called Elmgreen. The school is based at an interim site and will move in 2009 to a new building in Elm Court Road.
Transport
West Norwood railway station provides services to Clapham Junction, West Brompton and north to Watford Junction.
For information regarding bus routes that serve the West Norwood area and for the London Underground, please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
For details of train services please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
History and culture
The South London Theatre is a gothic-style building that was originally a fire station, built in 1881.
Between being a fire station and a theatre, the building was a church hall and an illegal boxing venue.
Much of the buildings original character is retained and the area behind the doors where the appliances and horses were kept is now the Bell Theatre stage.
The first theatrical performance took place in 1967 and, today, over 22 shows are produced annually in the theatres two auditoria.
The Bell Theatre has a proscenium arch and a hundred seats and the Prompt Corner is a studio theatre with fifty seats. In the basement is a private bar where stand-up comedy is performed monthly.
Plays produced include Shakespeare, comedy, pantomime, musicals, and cutting-edge drama. Contemporary writing is particularly encouraged, as are aspiring actors and directors.
For further information about West Norwood, please visit www.lambeth.gov.uk/home.htm.
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3 bedrooms house in Windsor Close, SE27 - Asking price of £184,950
Situated within a residential location is this delightful mid terraced house located within close proximity of ample shopping amenities and excellent transport links offering direct access...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Broxholm Road, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £450,000
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2 bedrooms flat in Durban Road SE27 9RW - Guide Price of £189,950
First Floor Victorian Maisonette This is a fantastic two bedroom first floor Victorian maisonette, refurbished to a very high standard with a modern fitted kitchen and shower room. The property...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Royal Circus, London SE27 - Asking price of £365,000
A superb refurbished three bedroom terraced 1930s house with a high specification throughout and stunning views from the rear across London. Internally the property comprises of a lounge,...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Idmiston Road, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £329,950
A well presented three bedroom split level with a private rear garden in a sought after road in West Norwood.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Maley Avenue, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £269,950
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3 bedrooms flat in Prioress Road, SE27 - Asking price of £180,000
Situated in a quiet residential road within close proximity of ample local amenities and excellent rail links is this delightful mid terraced home. This excellent family home which is in need...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Auckland Hill, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £245,000
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3 bedrooms flat in Avenue Park Road, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £259,950
A three double bedroom split level Victorian conversion flat offered to the market needing complete modernisation throughout. The property does benefit from having no ongoing chain, sole use of...... view full details
