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Norbury is a Southwest London borough situated 10.8 km (6.7 miles) south of Charing Cross. The area shares the SW16 postcode with adjacent districts of Croydon and Streatham. Norbury is near several towns such as Brixton, West Norwood, Mitcham, Pollards Hill, and Thornton Heath.
The most popular site in the area is The Old Manor, also known as Norbury Hall. The FitzHerbert family owned this Grade I listed building and is close to Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The Old Manor is open to the public during the summer, but in the morning of Friday and afternoon of Saturday only.
The closest railway stations in the area include Norbury railway station, Streatham railway station, Mitcham Junction railway station, and Mitcham Eastfields railway station. Notable residents of Norbury are John Creasey, Deryck Guyler, Kingsley Amis, Robert Prizeman, Janet Francis, and Edwy Searles Brooks.