Minicabs around the Triangle and Westow Hill
The Triangle is the heart of Upper Norwood. Westow Hill, Westow Street and Church Road meet here, with cafés, bars, independent shops and the weekly bustle that comes with them. It is lively in the evening and parking is tight, so a booked car is often easier than driving.
We pick up outside restaurants and pubs around the Triangle at all hours. Tell us the venue and the time, and the driver will stop as close as the road allows. On a busy Friday or Saturday night, booking in advance means you are not left standing on Westow Hill wondering when a car will turn up.
Church Road and Beulah Hill pickups
Church Road runs south from the Triangle towards South Norwood, past the Upper Norwood Library Hub and rows of Victorian houses. Beulah Hill heads west along the ridge, with some of the best views in South London and a lot of steep side streets.
Both roads are bus routes and can be slow at school times, so our drivers know where to wait without blocking traffic. If your road has a tricky turning or the house number is hard to see, add a note to your booking. It saves a few minutes on the night.
Central Hill, Auckland Road and the side streets
Central Hill drops steeply down towards West Norwood, and Auckland Road winds south towards South Norwood. These residential roads have plenty of narrow bends and parked cars. A local driver knows the best place to stop, and we will call you when we are outside.
Getting to the stations from Upper Norwood
Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill stations are both short drives away. Gipsy Hill station sits at the bottom of a very steep hill, which is not much fun with a heavy case. A five-minute car ride makes the start of a trip far easier.
For longer rail journeys, we run direct transfers into central London. Popular choices from SE19 include the Crystal Palace to Victoria Station car service for south coast trains, and the London Bridge Station transfer for Thameslink and Kent.
Hospital, shopping and everyday trips
Plenty of our Upper Norwood journeys are short and practical. We take people to Croydon University Hospital, King's College Hospital at Denmark Hill and local GP surgeries. We run weekly shopping trips to Croydon town centre and the Purley Way stores. We also drive families to schools around the area and after-school clubs.
For regular trips, our school run minicab service books a full term of journeys at once. If the dog needs a vet visit, the pet friendly minicab is the one to choose.
Flights from SE19
Plenty of holidays start on the ridge. We run a Heathrow Airport transfer from Crystal Palace, the minicab to Gatwick Airport and London City Airport minicabs, each with flight tracking and meet and greet on the way home.
Typical journey times from Upper Norwood
These are typical times by car, and they vary with traffic.
- Crystal Palace station, around 5 minutes
- Croydon town centre, around 15 to 20 minutes
- Brixton, around 20 minutes
- Central London, around 35 to 50 minutes
A little local history
Upper Norwood took its name from the Great North Wood, which once covered this ridge. When the Crystal Palace was moved here from Hyde Park in the 1850s, the area grew fast, with grand houses for the new visitors and the people who worked at the palace. Many of those Victorian streets still stand today, and our drivers know them well.
The right car for the job
- Saloon for everyday rides and up to four passengers
- Estate for extra luggage or a folded pushchair
- Executive car for business trips and special occasions
- 6 seater minicab for families and small groups
- 7 seater minicab for bigger groups
Child seats are available on request, so just tell us the age and weight of each child.
Upper Norwood roads we drive every day
- Westow Hill and Westow Street, for the shops, bars and restaurants of the Triangle
- Church Road, for homes, the library and the run down towards South Norwood
- Beulah Hill, for the long ridge road west towards Streatham
- Central Hill, for the steep road down to West Norwood
- Auckland Road and Harold Road, for quiet residential pickups
Fixed fares in Upper Norwood
Our Upper Norwood minicab fares are fixed when you book. A short hop to Gipsy Hill station costs the same whether the lights are green or red. Longer trips are priced by distance, time of day and car size, with any extra stops added at booking.
Pay by card or cash. If you are not sure what a journey will cost, the booking form on this page shows the price before you confirm, or you can call 020 8659 9000.
Book a minicab in Upper Norwood
You can book online, by phone or on WhatsApp, 24 hours a day. Give us the full address with postcode, the time, the number of passengers and any luggage. We will confirm by text or email.
Upper Norwood sits next to several other areas we cover. See the full list on our areas we cover page.
