Crystal Palace SE19
A trendy hub with parks, culture, and city views.
Crystal Palace in the SE19 postcode area is named after the impressive glass and cast-iron structure that was built in the area in 1852-4 and remained there until it burned down in 1936. Today, the old site is home to Crystal Palace Park and the National Sports Centre, complete with full athletic track, stadium and other state-of-the-art sporting facilities.
Crystal Palace Park was famously a key location for the 1969 film, The Italian Job. The area’s urban vibe, mixed with a welcoming village feel regularly places it high up in national league tables of ‘best places to live in the UK’. This is great news for anyone looking to buy or sell houses in Crystal Palace as there is a huge amount to offer residents and workers in this affluent, exciting part of Greater London.
