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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.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in West Norwood
3 bedrooms house in Canterbury Grove, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £350,000
A three bedroom family home for sale situated on a residential road in West Norwood. The property is in good condition.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in St Peters Gardens West Norwood, St Peters Gardens - Asking price of £310,000
Monopoly Homes are delighted to offer to the market this three storey modern town house. The property consist of 34 bedrooms, 12 reception rooms, L-shaped reception room,study, kitchenbreakfast...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Rommany Road, West Norwood, London SE27 - Asking price of £329,950
An attractive three bedroom Victorian house situated on a popular residential street in West Norwood.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Eylewood Road, West Norwood - Offers in the region of £320,000
A well presented three bedroom 1930’s semi-detached family home. The property benefits from a 60ft rear garden and garage. Further accommodation comprises of reception room, kitchen/diner, three...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Durban Road, West Norwood - Offers in the region of £239,950
A newly refurbished two double bedroom ground floor garden flat. The property is presented to the market chain free and would be ideal for a first time buyer. The property is well situated for...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Broxholm Road - Asking price of £279,950
Two double bedroom period conversion situated in a well sought after road Broxholm Road, situated within easy access to Tulse Hill, West Norwood & Streatham Hill British Rail and local amenities....... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Glennie Road, West Norwood, SE27 - Asking price of £360,000
Stunning family house set on a pretty residential tree lined street with the choice of either West Norwood or Streatham Hill Mainline Stations.... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Ulverstone Road, West Norwood - Offers in the region of £250,000
A newly refurbished three double bedroom split level conversion flat. The flat has been refurbished to a very high standard, and is very light and spacious. The flat is well situated for transport...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Ulverstone Road, West Norwood - Offers in the region of £250,000
An immaculately presented two double bedroom, newly refurbished, ground floor garden flat situated in this Victorian terraced house. The flat is well situated for transport being 200 metres from...... view full details
