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About

Sanderstead is a residential ward located in the southern part of Croydon, bordering Surrey. The area is known for its quiet, suburban character, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Sanderstead is surrounded by green spaces, including Sanderstead Plantation and the Riddlesdown Nature Reserve, offering walking trails and scenic views. The ward has good transport links, with Sanderstead railway station providing direct services to London Bridge and East Croydon.

Local amenities include a small shopping parade with independent shops, cafes, and a supermarket. The area has several schools, both primary and secondary, making it popular with families. Sanderstead also has a strong community feel, with events often held at St. Antony’s Catholic College and All Saints Church. The nearby Addington Hills provides additional outdoor space, with panoramic views over London. The ward balances suburban living with easy access to both Croydon’s urban centre and the countryside.

Area overview

On average Sanderstead has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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 of residents in Sanderstead is £64,353 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 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
Detached59£750,000
Flats39£325,000
Semi-Detached66£602,500
Terraced13£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

CR20HW

The Windings

CR20LB

Hook Hill

CR20RP

Sundown Avenue

CR29DX

Tudor Close

CR29DY

Hazelwood Grove

CR29HA

Mitchley Hill

CR29JN

Limpsfield Road

CR29PA

Glebe Hyrst

CR69AU

Tithepit Shaw Lane

CR20AA

Beechwood Road

CR20HB

Sanderstead Hill

CR20YE

Church Way

CR28BP

Norfolk Avenue

CR29AU

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR29BD

Cherry Tree Green

CR29DE

Hazelwood Grove

CR29DW

Hazelwood Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.