Norwood New Town is a mainly residential enclave within the larger district of Upper Norwood in South East London. Just like its neighbouring districts of West Norwood, South Norwood and Upper Norwood, Norwood New Town is named after the contraction of the Great North Wood which once occupied this area. When the area was built in 1840 as a walled estate, its purpose was to house the working/middle-class whilst separating them from the surrounding upper-class residents who lived in the country houses and farmland which at the time, made up the district. The wall was later demolished in 1930 where the district and surrounding neighbourhoods then merged.
There are some great nearby attractions within and around the area which are available for residents to enjoy, this includes Croydons Street Market, Surrey Street Market, Addington Palace, Croydon Palace and The Warehouse Theatre. With various properties on offer, such as, family homes that were built in the 1930s, Mews Houses and compact apartments, there are both suitable and reasonable options around for those that are looking for different types of accommodation in the location.
This area has a high crime rate, residents should be cautious during peak times as they should with most other popular London destinations.
Due to the area being mainly residential, there isn't a great deal of parking options available within Norwood New Town. For residents that are needing a safe and secure spot for their vehicle, they can choose to pay either an hourly or monthly fee in private Driveways, Car Parks or Streets. Some of these options include, Norbury Hill, Gipsy Hill or Parchmore Road, which are all located within 20 minutes of Norwood New Town.
With the vibrant Crystal Palace Triangle being only a short walk away, locals of Norwood New Town are provided with the perfect options for an evening out whilst being around many highly recommended Bars, Restaurants and gastro Pubs in the area. If residents are looking for even more of a choice, they can head out to Streatham or Brixton.
Norwood New Town has houses available at an affordable rate, this makes the location suitable for families that are on a budget and looking for a good home. There are also options for parents to provide their children with a good education, with Schools nearby such as South Norwood Primary School, St Chad's RC Primary School, Harris Academy South Norwood and St Mark's C of E Primary School.
This location is very much suited to pet owners, with South Norwood Recreation Ground, South Norwood Country Park, South Norwood Lake & Grounds and Grangewood Park nearby, there are great places for an owner and their dog to explore some open green spaces.
For daily commuters within the area, Sydenham Hill Station is only 0.5 miles away and offers direct links into London Victoria every 15 minutes. Gipsy Hill Station is also just 0.6 miles away and has links into London Bridge. There are also local Bus routes available.