Welcome to Upper Norwood

Upper Norwood is a charming and picturesque area located in the south-eastern part of Greater London. It is situated on a hilltop, which offers stunning views of the city. The area is known for its beautiful Victorian architecture, which is evident in the many grand houses and buildings that line the streets. Upper Norwood is also home to a number of green spaces, including the expansive Crystal Palace Park, which is a popular destination for families and nature lovers alike.

One of the most notable features of Upper Norwood is the Crystal Palace, which was originally built for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The palace was later moved to its current location in the park and has since become a popular tourist attraction. The area is also home to a number of other historic landmarks, including the Stambourne Woods Nature Reserve and the Paxton Tunnel, which was once used to transport goods between London and Brighton.

Upper Norwood is a vibrant and diverse community, with a rich cultural heritage. The area is home to a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, which offer a range of cuisines from around the world. The community is also known for its strong sense of community spirit, with a number of local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. Overall, Upper Norwood is a unique and charming area that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of central London.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Downsview Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Meghan Pugh	Biggin Way Upper Norwood Upper Norwood Greater London SE19 3XE 02087644611 School Website
Priory School Community Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Julie Evans	Hermitage Road Upper Norwood Upper Norwood Greater London SE19 3QN 02086538222 School Website
St Josephs Rc Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leonore Fernandes	Woodend Croydon London Greater London SE19 3NU 02086537195 School Website
The Cedars School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Teague	147 Central Hill London Crystal Palace Surrey SE19 1RS 2081857770 School Website
St Josephs Rc Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Leonore Fernandes	Crown Dale Upper Norwood Upper Norwood Greater London SE19 3NX 02086702385 School Website
St Cyprians Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Vradis	Springfield Road Thornton Heath Greater London CR7 8DZ 02087715425 School Website
St Josephs College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Kane	Beulah Hill Croydon London Greater London SE19 3HL 02087611426 School Website
Norwood School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Niki Clemenger Richard Cole	Crown Dale Lambeth Lambeth Greater London SE19 3NY 02086709382 School Website
The Laurels School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Sanders	Our Lady's Close Hermitage Road SE19 3FA 2086747229 School Website
Rockmount Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Carvall	Chevening Road Upper Norwood Upper Norwood Greater London SE19 3ST 02086532619 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gipsy Hill Gipsy Hill, Gipsy Hill, Greater London, SE19 1QL 0.90 Miles

Norbury Norbury Avenue, Norbury, Greater London, SW16 3RW 0.93 Miles

West Norwood Knights Hill, West Norwood, Greater London, SE27 0HS 1.00 Miles

Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Station Road, Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19 2AZ 1.18 Miles

Thornton Heath Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RX 1.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A Class Cabs 020 8765 9659 Florida Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8EZ 0.39 Miles
Blue Eagle Private Hire 020 8771 5088 15 Troy Road, London, Greater London, SE19 3SU 0.39 Miles
Anglo Asian Limo Hire 07841 046115 Springfield Rd, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8DY 0.47 Miles
Williams Airport Cars 020 8670 8956 31 Ladas Road, London, Greater London, SE27 0UP 0.67 Miles
Crystal Cars 020 8768 1111 122 Church Road, London, Greater London, SE19 2UG 0.68 Miles
Mr Airports 020 8670 9100 169 Norwood High Street, London, Greater London, SE27 9TB 0.78 Miles
Crystal Cars Ltd 020 8670 6003 Gipsy Hill Station, London, Greater London, SE19 1QL 0.86 Miles
Palace Radio Cars 020 8761 1111 251 Gipsy Rd, London, Greater London, SE27 9QY 0.87 Miles
Equal Cars 020 8776 5555 13 Crystal Palace Pde, London, Greater London, SE19 1UA 0.89 Miles
Genesis Executive Security Ltd 020 8653 9900 Parchmore Place 1-6 The Muse 92A Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8LX 0.90 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Opposite 3 Downsview Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Beulah Hill / Hermitage Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Beaumont Road / Bradley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
234 Beulah Hill Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Opposite 64 Beaulah Hill Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Virginia Road (99) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
92 Hermitage Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Waddington Way / Spurgeon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
43 St Oswald Road (Key 394) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Highfield Hill / Harold Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Crown Point Parade / Beulah Hill Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norbury Hill / Covington Way (Key 160) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Opposite 31 Beulah Hill Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Tivoli Road / Furneaux Avenue Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Central Hill / Oxford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Wood Group Practice 020 86702414	Crown Dale Medical Centre 61 Crown Dale Upper Norwood London SE19 3NY
Upper Norwood Group Practice 020 87716050	Chaucer House 130 Church Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2NT
Mersham Medical Centre 020 86531869	Mersham Medical Centre 30 Norbury Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8JN
Auckland Surgery 020 86535146	Auckland Surgery 84A Auckland Road Upper Norwood London SE19 2DF
St Pauls Church - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Norfolk Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8ND

Local Stores

Thornton Heath
26-28 Green Lane
Thornton Heath
Greater London
CR7 8BB
0208 7648695
Store Website
0.60 miles

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SPAR - Whitehorse Road
71 Whitehorse Road
Croydon
London
CR0 2JG
0208 684 3307
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd
231 Gipsy Road West Norwood London SE27 9QY 020 8670 1772 gipsy@paxtonvets.co.uk Website 0.92 miles
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Easipetcare Ltd
3-7 Hermitage Lane Norbury London SW16 3LH norbury@easipetcare.com Website 1.01 miles
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Mark Nelson Vets
81 Woodville Road Thornton Heath Surrey CR7 8LN 020 8771 7555 mnvet81@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
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Norbury Pet Health Centre
1203A London Road Norbury London SW16 4UY 020 8764 1254 info@nphc.co.uk Website 1.22 miles
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Paxton Veterinary Clinics Ltd
30 Clifton Road South Norwood London SE25 6NJ 020 8653 3355 clifton@paxtonvets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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South London Emergency &Amp; Referral Clinic
23 The High Parade Streatham High Road Streatham London SW16 1EX 020 8677 0976 Website 1.73 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 0.93 miles

Location what3words oddly.upper.view

Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 2.75 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

Location what3words next.fine.saving

Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 3.34 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 3.42 miles

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Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 3.49 miles

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Battersea Park
A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas. Lancashire SW11 4BE 4.75 miles Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.

Weather Forecast

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