South Norwood is an affordable residential area for families and commuters into Croydon or Central London. It is known for its large country park, and South Norwood Lake, where visitors can sail. Though the area has yet to catch on in the way neighbours like Crystal Palace have, it likely will eventually - the combination of affordable homes, good green spaces, good schools, and good rail and Overground connections rarely fails to.
South Norwood is a residential family area, with a fair range of local amenities. However, it is somewhat lacking in local bars and shops.
South Norwood has an average crime rating from the Met police, as does the wider surrounding area. The 2014/2015 crime and violence against the person rates were both about the same as the rates for London as a whole. The nearest above-average crime hotspot is in Croydon.
Parking is not generally a concern in South Norwood. The rate of car ownership in this area is just slightly below the London rate, at about three cars for every four households. Road links, including the A213 and the A232, are fair.
South Norwood is not a nightlife destination. There is a handful of restaurants and pubs in the area, and one nightclub nearer to Selhurst. There's more on offer either in neighbouring areas like Crystal Palace or in Croydon, requiring a bit of travel.
South Norwood property includes many relatively affordable Victorian terraces and semi-detached houses, which generally make good family homes. There is a lot of green and open space in South Norwood. South Norwood Country Park offers 125 acres of walking and play space, as does South Norwood Lake and Grounds, where you can also go sailing. Several smaller parks and playing fields, including Grangewood Park and Brickfields Meadow, are dotted throughout the area. schools in this area are generally good, with a wide selection of 'good' and 'outstanding' state schools - both primaries and secondaries.
Housing in this area includes many Victorian terraces and semis, which can make suitable homes for pets. There is a lot of green and open space in South Norwood. South Norwood Country Park offers many acres of walking, as does South Norwood Lake and Grounds. Several smaller parks, including Grangewood Park and Brickfields Meadow, are dotted throughout the area.
South Norwood doesn't have a Tube station, but is served by the Overground in addition to National Rail services. Trains from Norwood Junction (Southern and Thameslink) go to London Bridge and Victoria, and there's the Overground to Canada Water, Shoreditch, and West Croydon. Anerley station is served by the Overground and Southern Trains. Harrington Road is served by the Tramlink. The area is well-served by local buses, and road links, including the A213 and the A232, are fair.