SE19 Area Guide
A locals' guide to SE19
Where do SE19 locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
crystal palace,
norwood,
upper sydenham,
west norwood,
norbury,
sydenham,
thornton heath,
streatham,
dulwich,
and elmers end
Did you know?
"Located below an anonymous block of flats called Pear Tree House in Upper Norwood was a secret Civil Defence bunker from the Cold War. The bunker was not secret for long and was frequently daubed with CND stickers, before it was closed after pressure from the self-declared nuclear free Lambeth council in 1993."
Crystal Palace is a wonderful place for families, with quick commutes and the wide green spaces...
Martin Debrah
Crystal Palace transmitting station is a beacon for the South.
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Simon Darvill
A great mix of independent and high street stores gives Balham a real community feel that always impresses my clients.
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Chris Campbell
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What locals say about SE19
“If you stop a stranger on the street to ask them something, like directions for example, it's like talking to a friend- people are so friendly and there is a real community feel!”
Jacqueline
“In the chaos of the city, the area has the charm of a village, the chaos of the city, the greenery associated with England, eclectic mix of cultures and the most fabulous view of the London skyline”
chirag
“For me, the best part of living in Upper Nor wood is walking in the recreation ground after the grass has been mowed and the shrubs pruned.”
Local resident
Activities near SE19
Open Morning Autumn
Welcome to our Open Season 2025. Please arrive promptly via our Crown Dale main entrance for 9:15am. Co Headteachers address will be in the theatre at 10am. Finish 10:30am.Read more
Beauty and the Beast
Our AWARD-WINNING Pantomime Returns! Get ready for more laughs, surprises, and festive fun as our zany, madcap panto is back this year with a magical retelling of Beauty and the Beast! In the quaint French village of Pnge-su-Mer, the beautiful and headstrong Belle dreams of a life beyond the everyday. But high above the village, in the shadowy Great North Wood, the vain and arrogant Prince Philipe Phacochre rules from his hilltop castle with an iron fist, making life miserable for all. When he cheats his way to victory in the annual thumb-war championship, he earns the wrath of a wicked fairy and a dreadful curse. Transformed into a hideous beast, the Prince must now discover the true meaning of love or remain a monster forever. Written by our Artistic Director Luke Adamson, this brand-new adaptation draws inspiration from the original French fairy tale with a nod to the beloved Disney classic and gives it a bold, inventive twist in true Bridge House style. Expect sharp wit, unexpected turns, and high-energy fun for all ages. Join us for a festive season full of laughter, magic, and pantomime mayhem!Read more
Chamber Music at Dulwich College
MOZART Flute Quartet in A SCHUBERT String Quartet in A minor Rosamunde Julia Kuhn Violin Kelly McCusker Violin Dan Shilladay Viola Sebastian Comberti Cello George White Viola Ticket Includes a Complimentary drink in the IntervalRead more
Drag Bingo at The Bridge House! on at 8:0
DRAG BINGO AT THE BRIDGE HOUSE!! We're ready to show you our balls! !Bingo balls! And they drop at 8!(These ball gags doing anything for you?) Get ready for a night of Bingo, live vocals, lip syncs and PRIZES! Hosted this month by the stars of Mr and Mrs Christmas, actually themselves THAT GIRL and BRENT WOULD. Don't miss out on a spectacular evening of fun! 7.50 per player, book online or on the night. Bring your friends! please note: this event is in the pub not the theatre!Read more
Five Pianos by Niall Ashdown
performed by Niall Ashdown When Niall was nine years old he took his first, and as it turned out, last piano exam. And vowed never to play the piano again. Since that day, theres always been a piano somewhere that has drawn him back. This production explores, celebrates and commemorates this enduring love affair, and its place at the heart of all the clarity and confusion that life has thrown at him and that life throws at all of us. Featuring original songs,Five Pianos is a funny, intimate and honest story of piano as lover, as liability, as lifesaver. Niall Ashdown is an actor, comic improviser and writer. He is a regular performer with The Comedy Store Players, an associate artist with Improbable Theatre, and has appeared on telly in Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Outnumbered and, most notably(if youre of a certain age) Jackanory. He teaches improvisation and theatre too. This is his first solo project since The Man Who Would Be Sting, and the highly-acclaimed Hungarian Bird Festival, both of which became radio plays for BBC Radio 4. Thursday 5 Saturday 6 February 2026 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 14+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.Read more
Brixton MegaPop party at the Effra Social - free entry!
The monthly Brixton MegaPop night returns to the Effra Social on the first Friday of every month, bringing a big, free night of pop-tastic fun, with DJs throwing down huge party tunes from the likes of Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, ABBA, Sugababes, Chappell Roan and Fleetwood. Reviews onDesign My Night; Leanne: Absolutely brilliant night! We did not stop dancing the entire evening. There is such a great range in the music and people of all ages were on the dance floor. FIVE STARS! Susan: We had an absolutely brilliant night. The DJ kept the dancefloor packed with back-to-back bangers, and the hilarious videos were a blast to dance along to. If you love pop music, this is the Friday night spot to be, and it's great to see a genuinely gay-friendly venue in Brixton. Booze prices could be a bit cheaper, but we can't really complain as it's free entryRead more
Train Time Play Time 9am-10am Session
Come and join our Stay and Play session at Tooting & Balham Sea Cadets 89 Mellison Road London SW17 9AS One hour of toot-tastic fun with various trains and track play-sets Free tea and coffeeRead more
About SE19
SE19 is the postcode district in South East London incorporating the areas of Upper Norwood, Crystal Palace, Crown Point, Norwood and is covered by the Croydon, Lambeth, Bromley, Southwark and Lewisham local authorities.
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