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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 46 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
46
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
17.94(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.27(-62%)
Vehicle crime
8.37(-11%)
Burglary
4.56(-17%)
Other theft
4.06(-64%)
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 163 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 in Sanderstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,975 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sanderstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached59£785,000£5,305
Flats32£364,500£4,755
Semi-Detached61£667,500£5,142
Terraced11£440,000£4,847

10 years median price trend in Sanderstead

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

All postcodes in Sanderstead

CR69AH

Audley Drive

CR20EY

Barnfield Road

CR29DE

Limpsfield Road

CR20HP

Farm Fields

CR20NS

Purley Oaks Road

CR20LT

Shenley Close

CR28DH

Langley Oaks Avenue

CR29HT

Borrowdale Close

CR20JJ

Briton Hill Road

CR20FF

Sanderstead Road

CR29LB

Limpsfield Road

CR20AP

Ridge Langley

CR20LB

Hook Hill

CR29FB

Hyde Road

CR69BW

Kingswood Lane

CR29NL

Montague Avenue

CR20JA

Downsway

CR20YE

Church Way

CR29BX

Limpsfield Road

CR20EE

Elmfield Way

CR29DS

Clyde Avenue

CR20LA

Hook Hill

CR29EQ

Claremont Close

CR20JS

Church Way

CR29DJ

Limpsfield Road

CR20AD

Sandhurst Close

CR20FQ

Sanderstead

CR29DL

Hillsmead Way

CR29JJ

Glebe Hyrst

CR20HF

The Woodfields

CR20PD

Arboreta Close

CR20NY

Purley Oaks Road

CR20EZ

Barnfield Road

CR29JZ

Westfield Avenue

CR29BP

Princes Close

CR20SA

West Hill

CR29LL

Balfont Close

CR29LY

Orchard Road

CR29LD

Cranleigh Gardens

CR28BE

Arundel Avenue

CR29BN

Oakapple Close

CR20AX

White Hill

CR29HG

Mitchley Hill

CR29DG

Limpsfield Road

CR29NP

Hyde Road

CR20ET

Kirkly Close

CR28BT

Norfolk Avenue

CR28BA

Arundel Avenue

CR20DY

Upper Selsdon Road

CR29ND

Court Hill

CR29EE

Limpsfield Road

CR20NR

Purley Oaks Road

CR69AW

Tithe Pit Shaw Lane

CR20RE

Purley Downs Road

CR20DZ

Upper Selsdon Road

CR29HN

Mitchley Avenue

CR20BA

Heathhurst Road

CR29HX

Village Way

CR20AA

Beechwood Road

CR20LS

Stockhams Close

CR29ES

All Saints Drive

CR29DW

Hazelwood Grove

CR29AF

Onslow Gardens

CR29BD

Woodview Close

CR20NT

Wettern Close

CR29BZ

Barrowsfield

CR29JQ

Rectory Park

CR29EL

Ellesmere Drive

CR29HB

Mitchley Hill

CR20AF

Beechwood Road

CR28BY

Norfolk Avenue

CR20HG

The Woodfields

CR20JF

Briton Crescent

CR29BL

Cherry Tree Green

CR29HU

Tandridge Gardens

CR29NA

Court Hill

CR20AQ

Ridge Langley

CR20LQ

Moir Close

CR20JH

Briton Close

CR20AL

East Hill

CR29EH

Ellesmere Drive

CR20DS

Mayfield Road

CR20RN

Purley Downs Road

CR28DL

Langley Oaks Avenue

CR29BA

Princes Avenue

CR20ED

Elmfield Way

CR29FE

Century Gardens

CR29EJ

Ellesmere Drive

CR69AB

Kingswood Lane

CR29NH

Montague Avenue

CR20HQ

Farm Fields

CR28BL

Arundel Avenue

CR20QY

Wisley Court

CR29LF

Limpsfield Road

CR20HL

Farm Fields

CR20EQ

Southcote Road

CR28BP

Norfolk Avenue

CR29JH

Glebe Close

CR29HR

Briar Grove

CR20EN

Morley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.