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Contact 1st Class Fades
Find us on Portland Road in South Norwood, close to Norwood Junction rail station and South Norwood High Street, with straightforward routes from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.

Shop Details
- Name
- 1st Class Fades
- Address
- 39 Portland Rd, London SE25 4UF
- Phone
- 07538 712270
- Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Card & contactless payments
- Free Wi-Fi
- Good for kids
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
Map & Directions
Local buses run along and around Portland Road, and South Norwood High Street is nearby for errands before or after your cut. The shop also works well if you are coming in from Croydon, Crystal Palace or elsewhere in South London.
Find us at 39 Portland Rd, London SE25 4UF, a few minutes’ walk from Norwood Junction station and easy to reach from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.
Reputation
5.0 on Google, 4.9 on Booksy
37 reviews on Google and 290 on Booksy. Featured snippets are quoted from Google and Booksy reviews, with links back to the full review sources.
Google reviews
Local customers on Google
Neil Marshall
2 reviews
“The precision and attention to detail were second to none.”View on Google
Marci
7 reviews
“The barbers are really polite and friendly.”View on Google
Yvonne Gaspard
Local Guide · 28 reviews
“The atmosphere is warm, friendly, respectful and welcoming.”View on Google
Selena Flemming
6 reviews
“This is the best barber shop in town!”View on Google
Booksy reviews
Confirmed clients on Booksy
Shane
Confirmed client
- Service:
- Taper fade only
- Staff:
- Glen
“Glen delivered great results. The atmosphere is relaxed but also professional.”View on Booksy
Frances
Confirmed client
- Service:
- Boys cut 5-12 years
- Staff:
- Glen
“Glenn was really good with my son. First class service.”View on Booksy
Forson
Confirmed client
- Service:
- Skin fade only
- Staff:
- Glen
“This barber is top of the league. He makes me feel good after each haircut.”View on Booksy
Anton
Confirmed client
- Service:
- Beard Shaping + line up
- Staff:
- Glen
“One of the best barbers in south London. Reliable and efficient service.”View on Booksy

Walk in or book ahead
Call or book your next cut
Come in for a clean fade, beard shape, kids cut, or hot towel shave at the Portland Road shop in South Norwood, with easy routes from Croydon, Crystal Palace and wider South London.