Crystal Palace named after the famous glass palace which tragically burnt down in 1936, is well known for its main thoroughfare conveniently nicknamed the ‘triangle’ by its residents.  The triangle includes vintage boutiques, numerous restaurants with influences from around the world, trendy bars and typical English pubs which have made this area popular with young professionals and families alike.

With direct train links to London Bridge and Victoria, and the east London line extension due to be completed in 2010, transport links are soon to be some of the best in the area.  The station itself is situated on the edge of Crystal Palace park (once the home of the palace) now housing its large sports centre and stadium, which will play host to some of the 2012 Olympic needs.  The park is used throughout the year for concerts, firework displays and outdoor activities including charity events.

Crystal Palace is proud of its attractive Victorian villas surrounding the park which once were used to identify the wealth of the area’s residents.  The closer to the park you were, the more important you were seen to be!  Nowadays these impressive properties have mostly been converted into luxury flats.

Those wishing for a house of their own can choose from many of the residential streets in Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill which range from period homes, 1930’s semis and numerous townhouses.  The area has number of purpose built apartments and new developments to offer.

Areas Covered

The key areas covered include Crystal Palace, Norwood, Upper Norwood, South Norwood, Anerley, Gipsy Hill, Penge, Penge East and Penge West.