The ward of Crystal Palace & Anerley in the London Borough of Bromley sits on the high ridge where the famous Crystal Palace once dominated the skyline. Its centrepiece is Crystal Palace Park, with Victorian terraces, the 19th‑century dinosaur sculptures and the National Sports Centre on the old palace site, giving the neighbourhood strong historic character and excellent open space with sweeping views across London.
Locally the area feels eclectic and creative, a mix of Victorian terraces and more recent family housing, independent shops, cafes and a lively pub scene. Good rail and bus links via Crystal Palace station make it popular with commuters, while regular events, markets and a diverse community keep a distinctly suburban-yet-urban cultural vibe.
Postcode districts covering Crystal Palace & Anerley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.1 miles
- Islington 9.3 miles
- City of Westminster 7.8 miles
- Bexley 9.8 miles
- Sutton 6.2 miles
- Crawley 21.3 miles
- Croydon 3.8 miles
- Slough 24.1 miles
- Harrow 16.8 miles
- Watford 22.3 miles
- Woking 23.2 miles
- Grays 18.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penge & Cator Ward 0.8 miles
- Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood Ward 0.8 miles
- Sydenham Ward 1.1 miles
- Gipsy Hill Ward 1.1 miles
- Clock House Ward 1.1 miles
- South Norwood Ward 1.2 miles
- Dulwich Wood Ward 1.3 miles
- Thornton Heath Ward 1.4 miles
- Woodside Ward 1.5 miles
- Norbury Park Ward 1.8 miles
- Forest Hill Ward 1.8 miles
- Knight's Hill Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Crystal Palace & Anerley
SE20 8NU, SE20 8BL, SE20 8PR, SE20 8AP, SE20 8DP, SE19 2LP, SE20 8DA, SE19 2LL, SE20 8TA … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 8.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 17.1 miles
- Crystal Palace Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Anerley Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 6.3 miles
Hotels near Crystal Palace & Anerley Ad
- Westow House - London Crystal Palace 0.5 miles
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Half Moon 2.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel London Croydon 4 2.9 miles
- Brama 4 3.8 miles
- Beckenham Park Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- EBS London Stay 3 2.8 miles
- Innkeeper's Lodge London, Dulwich 4 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Croydon 3 3.1 miles
- Staybridge Suites London-Vauxhall 4 5.7 miles
Schools in Crystal Palace & Anerley
- James Dixon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Selhurst Park Stadium 1.3 miles
- Beckenham Library Library 1.5 miles
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 1.9 miles
- Ritzy Theatre 3.7 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.8 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 4.7 miles
- The Den Stadium 5 miles
- The Oval Stadium 5.1 miles
- Brit Oval Stadium 5.1 miles
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 5.2 miles
- National Maritime Museum Museum 5.3 miles
- Cutty Sark Museum 5.4 miles