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About

Sanderstead ward occupies the southernmost part of the London Borough of Croydon, bordering Surrey. The area is characterised by residential streets with a mix of housing, from larger detached homes to more modest terraces. It includes the historic Sanderstead village centre, which provides local shops and services, and extends to include significant green spaces like Sanderstead Plantation and the Riddlesdown open spaces.

The landscape is notably elevated, with Sanderstead sitting on the North Downs. This geography offers views and includes the Sanderstead Court Farm area. The ward is well-connected by the main A235 road and Sanderstead railway station, providing links to central Croydon and London. The local feel is maintained through community events often centred around All Saints' Church and its churchyard.

Area overview

On average Sanderstead has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sanderstead is £91,711 per year. There are 4 schools in Sanderstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Sanderstead is home to around 15,774 people, with a population density of about 2,092.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Sanderstead Population
15,774
Population density
2,092.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.12(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.9(-59%)
Drugs
9.7(+59%)
Vehicle crime
8.69(-11%)
Other theft
5.2(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,241
64.92%
Indian
1,179
7.47%
Other White
761
4.82%
African
487
3.09%
Other Asian
406
2.57%
Total population: 15,774

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,588
43.75%
Level 3 (A level)
2,038
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,737
13.6%
No qualifications
1,517
11.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,092
8.55%
Total 16+ residents: 12,773

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,698
44.92%
Owns with a mortgage
2,308
38.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
569
9.47%
Social rents from council
245
4.08%
Other social rented
80
1.33%
Total households: 6,006

Property prices in Sanderstead

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £601,750 in Sanderstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sanderstead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sanderstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£685,000
Flats36£325,000
Semi-Detached57£625,000
Terraced9£445,000

10 years median price trend in Sanderstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanderstead.

All postcodes in Sanderstead

CR20JJ

Briton Hill Road

CR20FR

Sanderstead

CR20JS

Church Way

CR20JZ

Chynham Place

CR20LA

Hook Hill

CR29AD

Onslow Gardens

CR29DZ

Leighton Gardens

CR29HL

Mitchley Avenue

CR29JD

Shaw Close

CR20BG

Mayfield Road

CR20EH

Elmfield Way

CR20NZ

Purley Oaks Road

CR29AF

Onslow Gardens

CR29LU

Orchard Road

CR29DA

Limpsfield Road

CR29EP

Broadway Close

CR29HS

Mitchley Grove

CR29JP

Rectory Park

CR20EY

Barnfield Road

CR29BU

Harewood Gardens

CR29BQ

Ansley Close

CR69AH

Audley Drive

CR20FP

Browntiles Close

CR20LG

The Ridge Way

CR20QY

Wisley Court

CR20RH

Purley Downs Road

CR20SA

West Hill

CR28BA

Arundel Avenue

CR28RB

Addington Road

CR29JT

Glebe Way

CR29LF

Limpsfield Road

CR20DY

Upper Selsdon Road

CR20EF

Elmfield Way

CR20FL

Heathhurst Road

CR20HL

Farm Fields

CR20HU

The Windings

CR29LZ

Orchard Road

CR29BF

Princes Avenue

CR29HX

Village Way

CR20EE

Elmfield Way

CR20HE

The Woodfields

CR20JA

Downsway

CR29LA

Limpsfield Road

CR28AX

Addington Road

CR28RE

Addington Road

CR29EA

Limpsfield Road

CR29EN

Attwood Close

CR29NJ

Brian Avenue

CR20JE

Briton Crescent

CR20JT

Church Way

CR29AA

Blenheim Gardens

CR29DQ

Kingswood Avenue

CR29EW

Wentworth Way

CR29HN

Mitchley Avenue

CR29JU

Westfield Avenue

CR29JQ

Rectory Park

CR29LP

Riding Hill

CR20SD

Merrin Hill

CR29LD

Cranleigh Gardens

CR29AR

Lime Meadow Avenue

CR29HQ

Mitchley View

CR20AT

Montana Close

CR20JL

Briton Hill Road

CR28BL

Arundel Avenue

CR20BL

Brambledown Road

CR20RU

Hill Barn

CR20BN

Brambledown Road

CR20DR

Wisborough Road

CR29NP

Hyde Road

CR20AE

Beechwood Road

CR20LP

Arkwright Road

CR29DB

Limpsfield Road

CR29JJ

Glebe Hyrst

CR29LN

Riding Hill

CR20BA

Heathhurst Road

CR20SB

West Hill

CR28BH

Arundel Avenue

CR28BN

Norfolk Avenue

CR29HU

Tandridge Gardens

CR29AE

Onslow Gardens

CR20JP

Sanderstead Road

CR29ER

Hilton Way

CR29HY

Holmwood Avenue

CR20EZ

Barnfield Road

CR29BB

Princes Avenue

CR29BH

Field Close

CR29ED

Marshall Close

CR29NG

Brian Avenue

CR20LS

Stockhams Close

CR20JU

Church Way

CR20RZ

Weybourne Place

CR29AH

Stanley Gardens

CR29BE

Princes Avenue

CR29HW

Tandridge Gardens

CR29JG

Glebe Hyrst

CR20EU

Ellenbridge Way

CR29HG

Mitchley Hill

CR29LJ

Limpsfield Road

CR20DJ

Ewhurst Avenue

CR20EJ

Elmfield Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.