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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

CR29EF

Limpsfield Road

CR20PN

Sanderstead Road

CR29AE

Onslow Gardens

CR20HU

The Windings

CR29HL

Mitchley Avenue

CR29HA

Mitchley Hill

CR29DU

Hazelwood Grove

CR20HE

The Woodfields

CR29EY

Wentworth Way

CR29JR

Rectory Park

CR29HE

Mitchley Hill

CR29DQ

Kingswood Avenue

CR29BF

Princes Avenue

CR29AB

Onslow Gardens

CR29DZ

Leighton Gardens

CR29NB

Court Hill

CR29JP

Rectory Park

CR29NE

Brian Avenue

CR29JD

Shaw Close

CR29AQ

Lime Meadow Avenue

CR29HP

Mitchley Avenue

CR20HW

The Windings

CR29LW

Orchard Road

CR20DJ

Ewhurst Avenue

CR29AS

Lime Meadow Avenue

CR20NL

Beech Avenue

CR28RA

Addington Road

CR20BF

Mayfield Road

CR20RW

Whimbrel Close

CR29DF

Limpsfield Road

CR29NS

Hyde Road

CR20RQ

Sundown Avenue

CR29DR

Ashdown Gardens

CR20JL

Briton Hill Road

CR29JU

Westfield Avenue

CR20EH

Elmfield Way

CR29AD

Onslow Gardens

CR20ER

Days Acre

CR20JR

Church Way

CR29AW

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR20FP

Browntiles Close

CR20JW

Jordan Close

CR29NJ

Brian Avenue

CR29FA

Stede Close

CR29AJ

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR20EP

Trinity Close

CR20JE

Briton Crescent

CR20RF

Purley Downs Road

CR20LE

The Ridgeway

CR28RF

Addington Road

CR29BR

Peartree Close

CR20AE

Beechwood Road

CR29EP

Broadway Close

CR29DN

Clyde Avenue

CR20BN

Brambledown Road

CR20DR

Wisborough Road

CR20DG

Ewhurst Avenue

CR29EU

Wentworth Way

CR20RS

Maywater Close

CR20RR

Purley Downs Road

CR29HH

Mitchley Avenue

CR20DU

Upper Selsdon Road

CR20RL

Purley Downs Road

CR29AU

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR28BG

Arundel Avenue

CR29AG

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR20LJ

The Ridgeway

CR69AU

Tithe Pit Shaw Lane

CR20JU

Church Way

CR29BH

Field Close

CR20SB

West Hill

CR29HY

Holmwood Avenue

CR20JN

Briton Crescent

CR20RU

Hill Barn

CR20HR

Farm Fields

CR20AT

Montana Close

CR28DJ

Upper Selsdon Road

CR20DL

Ewhurst Avenue

CR29NN

Copthorne Rise

CR29AA

Blenheim Gardens

CR20AU

Theresas Walk

CR20AH

Sandhurst Way

CR29LQ

Orchard Road

CR29AR

Lime Meadow Avenue

CR29BE

Princes Avenue

CR29EW

Wentworth Way

CR28AX

Addington Road

CR29DX

Tudor Close

CR29JW

Westfield Avenue

CR29NG

Brian Avenue

CR20HH

Ownstead Gardens

CR20HJ

The Woodfields

CR20AW

Timberling Gardens

CR29JF

Glebe Hyrst

CR20FL

Heathhurst Road

CR20HD

Sanderstead Hill

CR29JS

Borrowdale Drive

CR29LZ

Orchard Road

CR29JL

Rectory Park

CR20NN

Beech Avenue

Data Sources

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