Living in Anerley

Your guide to moving to Anerley

Why Anerley is a good place to live

Nestled in South East London, Anerley is a family-friendly area close to Crystal Palace Park, with plenty of greenery, great restaurants and good shops nearby, while being incredibly well-connected to central London.

Just 21-minutes from London Bridge by train, Anerley is also on the London Overground line, linking south London to the east and north of the capital.

With all the great restaurants, boutiques and shops of Crystal Palace on your doorstep, Anerley is also close to Penge, Beckenham, Elmers End and Bromley, offering plenty of options for food, fashion, homewares and more.

What's Anerley famous for?

Anerley is famous for its long-standing association with the infamous 19th century Crystal Palace, after which the park is named today.

A historic glass structure of gigantic proportions, the palace was destroyed in a fire back in 1936, but thankfully the beautiful big gardens remain.

Be sure to visit the dinosaurs if you go. This Grade I listed feature consists of lovingly maintained sculptures of our dino past, while offering a beautiful spot for a stroll and picnic.

The area is also known for being home to notable residents such as Thomas Crapper (no sniggering at the back), who invented the floating ballcock and U-bend we still use in our loos today.

Things to do in Anerley

There are loads of things to do in and around Anerley. Apart from Crystal Palace, South Norwood Lake and Country Park and Beckenham Place Park are just some of the big green spaces surrounding the area.

If you're a foodie, you're spoiled for choice with great restaurants in Crystal Palace, Beckenham, Elmers End, Bromley and more.

From charming pubs to organic food venues, living in Anerley ensures there’s always plenty going on.