Notable People
- Sir John Ninian Comper (1864–1960), one of the great Gothic Revival architects of the 20th century, lived at The Priory, 67 Beulah Hill (now demolished). His son Nicholas Comper (1897–1939) was an aviator who designed the Comper Swift monoplane in the back garden.
- Edward Elgar (1857–1934), the composer, and his wife lived at Oaklands, Fountain Road in 1889, soon after they were married, so they could be near the Crystal Palace concerts.
- Bernard Fagg (1915-1987), archaeologist and Museum curator was born in Upper Norwood.
- Robert FitzRoy (1805–1865), captain of HMS Beagle, first governor of New Zealand, and inventor of the shipping forecast lived on Church Road and is buried in front of All Saints church.
- Walter Franklin (1891-1968), cricketer
- Simon Friend, multi-instrumentalist in the alternative rock band The Levellers.
- Mary Nesbitt (1742/3 - 1825), an eighteenth century courtesan who became involved in political intrigue lived at Norwood House off Central Hill. The house is now part of Virgo Fidelis Convent and School.
Marie Stopes, women's rights campaigner
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