Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in South Norwood, South East London

South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon is covered by postcode SE25. People searching for property to rent in South Norwood will discover much of the area consists of streets of small suburban terraced houses, many built in Victorian times, and some dating from the early twentieth century. The turnings off Portland Road and around Whitehorse Lane are typical of this type of housing. There are also a good number of blocks of purpose built flats, particularly around Selhurst Road and along South Norwood Hill. If you are searching for flats to rent in South Norwood, expect to pay a weekly rent of £160+ for a one bedroom flat in a purpose built block.

Amenities for South Norwood properties

South Norwood is popular with families and people who commute into central London. Families who are considering looking at houses to rent in South Norwood will discover an area well served by a number of primary schools, with secondary schools located in nearby Upper Norwood, Selhurst, and Thornton Heath. If you and your family enjoy being outdoors you will be spoilt for choice, as South Norwood is home to South Norwood Country Park which has a nature reserve, lake, playing fields, tennis courts and pitch & putt, and is where a canoeing club is based. SE25 is also the location for Croydon Sports Arena, which has a football club and a full-size running track and there is also South Norwood Pool & Fitness Centre. There are a number of estate agents in South Norwood located on the high street, together with a few local shops. For more extensive shopping trips Croydon and Wimbledon are within easy reach; with Crystal Palace being the popular choice for local residents when it comes to dining out.

Transport in South Norwood

Residents of South Norwood benefit from a number of transport links. SE25 is on the new tram line connecting Croydon with Wimbledon at Harrington Road, near to South Norwood Country Park. The underground (District Line) can be accessed at Wimbledon. There are railway stations at Selhurst and Norwood Junction, with journey times under 30 minutes into London Bridge station and Victoria station. There are plans for the East London tube line to be extended to West Croydon which will make the area even more accesible. A number of bus services connect SE25 with surrounding areas.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in South Norwood, you may like to consider extending your search to neighbouring areas of Penge, Upper Norwood, Elmers End, Selhurst and Thornton Heath.