This is a unique guide to the best residential roads in Crystal Palace, London, SE19. The locality is bordered by Dulwich, Sydenham, & Anerley. It has developed from a village in Kent to a part of Greater London. Main periods of growth:

18th Century
The area was originally known as (Upper) Norwood. By the 1820s it had become a small residential district

19th Century.
Upper) Norwood became known as Crystal Palace after the exhibition moved there in 1854 from Hyde park. In the same year the first railway arrived in 1854 which led to much house building.
Local residents included the artist Camiile Pissarro and Zola.

20th Century
The tram and bus made Crystal Palace convenient for commuting to the City and West End. Several high-rise flats were built after the War.

21st Century
Some infill or conversions built as land at a premium.

We recommend the following residential roads (to buy or let). Each road has a brief description, a history. architectural notes plus transport shops and services information and a map.

Prime SE19 roads
Bedwardine Road
Belvedere Road
Chevening Road
Fox Hill
Gatestone Road
Gipsy Hill
Harold Road
Haynes Lane
Highfield Hill
Landsdowne Place
Stambourne Road
Vermont Road

We recommend the following independent estate agent for information
on the above roads.
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Local info:
Council: Bromley, Croydon & Lambeth
Buses: Several 2 & 3 all connect to central London)
London Overground: Crystal Palace (Zone *)
Leisure: Bromley Leisure Guide
Bars:
Restaurants: Best Crystal Palace
Services: Best Crystal Palace Home Interiors Services