Norbury's name comes from being the northern boundary of the former Manor of Croydon. Norbury Hall, built in 1802, is a Grade II listed building. The river Graveney runs between Norbury and Streatham. There are plans to extend Tramlink from Croydon to Streatham via Norbury. Michael Aspel, Ian Wright and James Bolam all once resided in Norbury.