Thoughts on Crystal Palace / Gipsy Hill areas

ninja · Joined: 16 Jul 2006 Posts: 2

Hi All,

I have got a new job, so am making the big move from North to South London. I'm hoping to buy somewhere and have been thinking about Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill- would be interested to hear people's experiences of these areas-
How about safety?
Restaurants/ cafes?
Transport into town?

Any other anecdotes etc. much appreciated!
Cheers.

Roy_22 · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 144

I train at Crystal Palace's Sports center, so go down there quite a bit. The area is residential and quiet. You have trains connecting to London Bridge and Victoria, and it takes about 20 to 35 mins (depending which route you take).There are a few buses going to London Zone 1, but I have never taken them.

I like the area, it is green and (seems to be) chav-free.

That is all I can say.

ninja · Joined: 16 Jul 2006 Posts: 2

Thanks, that's very helpful! The househunting is going to start soon!