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Villages · London

Norwood

In or near Shortlands.

Norwood — a village in england london.

Hiding the wheelie bins – almost, Westow Street, Crystal Palace - geograph.org.uk - 6881813

Robin Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gipsy Hill · 0.6 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Norwood is a village located in the London region. It is characterised by its residential areas and local amenities, offering a suburban atmosphere within the capital. The village features a mix of architectural styles, reflecting its development over time. Visitors can expect a range of shops, parks, and community spaces typical of a London village setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.4192, -0.0840
District
Croydon
Parish
Croydon, unparished area
Postcode
SE19 1BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Streatham and Croydon North
Nearest railway station
Gipsy Hill — 0.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Looking down Gipsy Hill to Christ Church Tower - geograph.org.uk - 5198515📷 5

Galleries · London

A L'etage 2

A L'etage 2 — a gallery in London, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ aletage2.com
Haynes Lane Collector's Market📷 5

Mines & mining heritage · London

Haynes Lane Collector's Market

Haynes Lane Collector's Market — indoor market off the Crystal Palace Triangle, in London, England, UK.

Free
Upper Norwood Sainsbury's car park - geograph.org.uk - 4800691📷 5

Farmers’ markets · London

Crystal Palace Food Market

Crystal Palace Food Market — a UK farmers' market in england london. Stocks certified organic produce.

Free↗ crystalpalacefoodmarket.co.uk
Upper Norwood war memorial, Remembrance Sunday - geograph.org.uk - 7649669📷 5

Memorials & monuments · London

War Memorial at Westow Street

War Memorial at Westow Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
57 and 59 Central Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1743118📷 5

Chapels · London

Upper Norwood

Upper Norwood — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free↗ neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Central Hill estate – boiler house chimneys near Plane Tree Walk - geograph.org.uk - 7226543📷 5

Memorials & monuments · London

Margaret Lockwood

Margaret Lockwood — a memorial in London, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ aletage2.com

Where to eat & stay near Norwood

Places to stay

Ridsdale Road, Anerley - geograph.org.uk - 4607382📷 5

Hostels · London

45-53

45-53 — a hostel in england london.

Track in Dulwich Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2633989📷 5

Campsites · London

South London Scout Centre

South London Scout Centre — a campsite in england london.

Free↗ southlondonscouts.org.uk
The Bricklayers Arms, Pub Sign, Upper Sydenham - geograph.org.uk - 2634195📷 5

Hostels · London

Miriam Lodge

Miriam Lodge — a hostel in england london.

BrixtonWater Lane at the junction of Tulse Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3755753📷 5

Hostels · London

Hootananny Brixton

Hootananny Brixton — a hostel in england london.

Free↗ hootanannybrixton.co.uk
New Buildings at East Croydon - geograph.org.uk - 2876998📷 7

Hotels · London

Hampton by Hilton London Croydon

Hampton by Hilton London Croydon — a hotel in england london. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.

♿↗ hilton.com
Croydon Stands Tall (Art Trail) Big 30 - geograph.org.uk - 7619741📷 7

Hotels · London

Holiday Inn Express London-Croydon

Holiday Inn Express London-Croydon — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.

♿↗ hiexpress.com

Places to eat & drink

Crystal Palace , Bank Chambers, Westow Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8092751📷 5

Restaurants · London

Lorenzo

Lorenzo — a restaurant in england london.

Free↗ lorenzo.uk.com
Belair House overlooking Belair Park, West Dulwich - geograph.org.uk - 7175920📷 5

Restaurants · London

Belair House

Belair House — a restaurant in england london.

↗ belairhouse.co.uk
View up Boxall Road - geograph.org.uk - 3311691📷 5

Historic pubs · London

The Crown and Greyhound

The Crown and Greyhound in England London, United Kingdom.

The Half Moon, Herne Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8226105📷 7

Historic pubs · London

Half Moon

Half Moon in England London, United Kingdom.

Entrance to Peckham Rye Park - geograph.org.uk - 2640203📷 5

Historic pubs · London

Herne Tavern

Herne Tavern in England London, United Kingdom.

Bellingham railway station - geograph.org.uk - 2017415📷 5

Historic pubs · London

Fellowship Inn

Fellowship Inn in England London, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norwood?
Norwood is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE19 1BJ), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
What is Norwood?
Norwood — a village in england london.
How do I get to Norwood?
The nearest railway station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Shortlands. Drivers can use postcode SE19 1BJ.
How do I get to Norwood?
The nearest railway station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE19 1BJ.