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Hi, Can someone let me know what The Villa Pre-prep school is like and what was (will be) your little person destination school? Many thanks

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/gina-lyons/why-not-norwood_b_9738170.html

Just thought I would post this. Interesting! http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/may/13/lets-move-to-south-norwood-thornton-heath-south-london And Antic will be opening soon. http://shelverdinegoathouse.com/

Finally, we'll get a decent pub!!! Yippee!!! Can't wait... http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Trendy-pub-company-Antic-close-securing-deal/story-27846926-detail/story.html

For those who are moving (or considering)to South Norwood, feel free to sign the following petition http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/norwood-junction-wants-thameslink

poppet27 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not a great ad for Norwood on Twitter today.. (see > pic) Which Norwood? West, Upper (Crystal Palace), or South?

Link is not working for me too. Thanks

If Bakerloo doesn't go to Elmers End because of Bromley Council then it's possible that it could go to Norwood Junction. South Norwood has got its edgy side, but it's real! The Country Park and The Lakes are lovely for a burb feel then a few mins walk for an urban feel. There's a lot going on in the community which is really nice. I like the Captain Sensible garden...

http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/new-homes/where-buy-zone-4-best-value-areas-are-still-tipped-house-price-growth "The East London line extension to West Croydon has revitalised the area, yet homes around Norwood Junction are among the cheapest in the capital, with an average price of ?247,556." From norwood junction to london bridge is 11 minutes on fast train.

Also, pArts of Woodside are nice too.

The area by the lakes is nice. And the area by the country park is getting a lot better. There are one or two roads that I think are not nice but PM me foe specific details. Did you go to the coffee shop at Stanley Halls? If not, try and go and meet some locals. There are a lot of newbies to the area and the majority I meet all say the same three things...

South Norwood is the place to be... And shouldn't be dismissed. According to estate agents there's a long list of buyers to get into one of the last cheapest areas of London. Money will be spent to improve the area. Also there is a fantastic community down here. Some green shoots of improvement have started. www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Latte-mocha-nice-cappuccino-Romeo/story-27470927-detail/story.html#ixzz3ghsCSyhD

The Ship. It has nice old interior, but needs a steam clean and few plants in the beer garden. I think it's under new management now.

I?m going to give a shout out to South Norwood (SE25). According to Haart Estate agents in Crystal Palace, they?re getting a lot of ED renters buying in SE25. Buyers are coming from Tooting, West Norwood, Herne Hill and north London. Pros: South Norwood has great parks (South Norwood Country Park and South Norwood Lakes). There are more parks, these are the two that stick out. Amazing community spirit Excellent travel connections ? Norwood Junction, zone 4 Ginger line Trains to London Bridge ? journey time 11 minutes Trains to Victoria ? journey time 28 mins (or less if you go to East Croydon and change) Gatwick ? direct journey time 37 mins (20 mins if you change at East Croydon). Property ? good housing stock ? Victorian/Edwardian and 1930s and so much cheaper than ED and lot cheaper than Penge, Crystal, Palace and Anerley. You can still get a 3 bed for under ?350 http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-45362647.html Stanley Halls ? has been given back to the community; this will be hub for theatre, film, business and arts. It?s an amazing building. Proximity to Westfield when that?s completed Money has been allocated for regeneration (which is long overdue for this part of Croydon?s borough). I understand that there?s a local regeneration group working with the council on this. There's South Norwood Tourist board, which I'm sure inspired Penge to set their board up. Cons: Pubs ? not many decent ones (possibly one). Restaurants not too many ? Mantannah is the best one (even Crystal Palace residents envy). Schools ? not many outstanding ones, but are getting better with the change of demographics. Currently the area looks run down (like Hackney was back in its cheaper day!)