Crystal Palace area report

Highlights

Crystal Palace is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 10,485. The median property price is £382,500, with 300 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026. Prices have grown 4.7% over five years, at £5,115 per square metre. Flats dominate the market, with a median of £375,000. Terraced homes average £647,500 and detached properties £2,330,000. Crime recorded 652 incidents in May 2026, with violent crime the leading category at 198 offences, followed by anti-social behaviour. About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Crystal Palace. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 16.1 micrograms per cubic metre and fine particulate matter at 8.1. There is no flood risk. Broadband connectivity is strong: 78.8% gigabit-capable and 93.7% superfast. The area contains 11 conservation areas and 17 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,140.04 annually. The London Borough of Bromley administers the area.

Data updated 2026/2025. Crystal Palace, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Crystal Palace’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within London, Crystal Palace ranks 14th cheapest of 33, 7th safest and 16th most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £382,500 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Crystal Palace have risen 5% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 329,989 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Crystal Palace (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 5 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 5 then).

Schools

• 98% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 79% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 6.2% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/crystal palace.

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Nearby areas we cover: Anerley, Crystal Palace, Penge.