Living in Gipsy Hill
Thinking about moving to Gipsy Hill? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools are like, transport connections and so much more.
Your guide to moving to Gipsy Hill
Why Gipsy Hill is a good place to live
Offering stunning panoramic views across the city, Gipsy Hill, on the edge of Crystal Palace, is a leafy area with big parks and ancient woodlands right on its doorstep.
With the buzzing atmosphere of the Crystal Palace triangle at its peak, Gipsy Hill is a charming and characterful neighbourhood featuring well-preserved Victorian houses.
Regular train services run directly from here to London Bridge and Victoria in under 30 minutes, while nearby Crystal Palace is on the London Overground, with services running to Clapham, Islington, Kew and beyond.
After work, there are copious local restaurants, cafes and pubs to explore, right on your doorstep.
What's Gipsy Hill famous for?
Gipsy Hill is famous for its impressive panoramic views across the City of London, taking in the Gherkin, the Shard and St Paul's Cathedral in one vast sweep from the top of Westow Hill.
It's also a hotspot for some top-notch beer, thanks to the presence of two independent breweries.
Things to do in Gipsy Hill
Take a stroll along the Crystal Palace triangle and discover an array of restaurants, pubs and cafes, alongside a collection of attractive independent shops and boutiques.
The Everyman Cinema here is at the luxe end, with great food, cocktails and posh sofa seating for a top night out.
Enjoy a stroll through nearby Crystal Palace Park (with its infamous dinosaur collection) or Norwood Park, and take in that panoramic London skyline.
With excellent transport links, easy access to buzzing Crystal Palace and so much greenery on its doorstep, Gipsy Hill is a great place to call home.
Properties currently for sale in Gipsy Hill
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Transport in Gipsy Hill
Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Gipsy Hill.
Local connections
- Gipsy Hill
- National Rail
- 0 miles / 0.0 km
- Sydenham Hill
- National Rail
- 0.6 miles / 1.0 km
- Crystal Palace
- National Rail
- 0.6 miles / 1.0 km
- West Norwood
- National Rail
- 1 miles / 1.6 km
- Penge West
- National Rail
- 1.1 miles / 1.8 km
- Anerley
- National Rail
- 1.1 miles / 1.8 km
Schools in Gipsy Hill
Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Gipsy Hill.
Education in Gipsy Hill
- Paxton Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (2022)
- Kingswood Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2019)
- Rockmount Primary School
- Ages: 3 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (2015)
- The Laurels School
- Ages: 4 - 18 years old
- The New School
- Ages: 4 - 16 years old
- Dulwich Wood Primary School
- Ages: 4 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2022)
Local pubs in Gipsy Hill
Railway Bell
London SE19A traditional back street local, still something of a well kept secret. Friendly and cosy with a great selection of real ales and a cosy log fire. Covered outdoor area and function room available for private hire.
Sparrowhawk
London SE19Faber Fox
London SE19Picking a prime spot at the top of Westow Hill, Livelyhood’s fifth venue rounds up all the best bits a neighbourhood pub can offer
Royal Albert
London SE19Westow House
London SE19