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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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £603,500 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
Detached54£680,000
Flats36£325,000
Semi-Detached56£635,000
Terraced7£440,000

10 years median price trend in Sanderstead

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

All postcodes in Sanderstead

CR20HD

Sanderstead Hill

CR20LQ

Moir Close

CR20LR

Courtlands Close

CR29ET

Wentworth Way

CR69AE

Kingswood Lane

CR20AH

Sandhurst Way

CR29HP

Mitchley Avenue

CR20AP

Ridge Langley

CR20BJ

Mayfield Road

CR28DH

Langley Oaks Avenue

CR29BG

Harewood Gardens

CR20AB

Beechwood Road

CR20JH

Briton Close

CR29BL

Cherry Tree Green

CR29DJ

Limpsfield Road

CR29EU

Wentworth Way

CR29FB

Hyde Road

CR29HT

Borrowdale Close

CR29LB

Limpsfield Road

CR29LH

Cranleigh Close

CR29AZ

Blacksmiths Hill

CR29BT

Hamsey Way

CR20JN

Briton Crescent

CR29AY

Blacksmiths Hill

CR29JF

Glebe Hyrst

CR20AN

Hurnford Close

CR20AR

Ridge Langley

CR20BD

Mayfield Road

CR20ER

Days Acre

CR20LT

Shenley Close

CR29DG

Limpsfield Road

CR29HZ

Holmwood Avenue

CR29LE

Limpsfield Road

CR20AG

Sanderstead Road

CR28BS

Norfolk Avenue

CR28DJ

Upper Selsdon Road

CR20FH

Stableford Close

CR20HP

Farm Fields

CR20RL

Purley Downs Road

CR29HR

Briar Grove

CR20FQ

Sanderstead

CR20PD

Sanderstead

CR29AS

Lime Meadow Avenue

CR20AD

Sandhurst Close

CR20FF

Sanderstead Road

CR20HR

Farm Fields

CR20LJ

The Ridgeway

CR20RW

Whimbrel Close

CR29AQ

Lime Meadow Avenue

CR20EG

Elmfield Way

CR20JF

Briton Crescent

CR20NR

Purley Oaks Road

CR29EY

Wentworth Way

CR29LY

Orchard Road

CR29NS

Hyde Road

CR20HN

Balmoral Gardens

CR28BE

Arundel Avenue

CR28RF

Addington Road

CR29AX

Gainsborough Drive

CR29BJ

Harewood Gardens

CR29DS

Clyde Avenue

CR29EL

Ellesmere Drive

CR29NR

Hyde Road

CR20BF

Mayfield Road

CR20LD

Arkwright Road

CR20LE

The Ridgeway

CR20RR

Purley Downs Road

CR28RN

Addington Road

CR29JR

Rectory Park

CR29DT

Mitchley Hill

CR20BB

Heathhurst Road

CR20DQ

Melbury Gardens

CR20NN

Beech Avenue

CR29AT

Onslow Gardens

CR29AW

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR29JS

Borrowdale Drive

CR29JY

Westfield Avenue

CR69BW

Kingswood Lane

CR20HG

The Woodfields

CR28BG

Arundel Avenue

CR29PB

North Down

CR20DP

Upper Selsdon Road

CR20EW

Ellenbridge Way

CR28RH

Harbledown Road

CR29EQ

Claremont Close

CR20AL

East Hill

CR20EQ

Southcote Road

CR28BY

Norfolk Avenue

CR29NB

Court Hill

CR20AQ

Ridge Langley

CR20NT

Wettern Close

CR28BT

Norfolk Avenue

CR29AG

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR29BA

Princes Avenue

CR29NF

Brian Avenue

CR20NS

Purley Oaks Road

CR29EZ

Wentworth Way

CR29NE

Brian Avenue

CR29HH

Mitchley Avenue

CR20JB

Downsway

Data Sources

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