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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

CR69AU

Tithe Pit Shaw Lane

CR20NY

Purley Oaks Road

CR20RQ

Sundown Avenue

CR20RS

Maywater Close

CR29HB

Mitchley Hill

CR69AW

Tithe Pit Shaw Lane

CR20HF

The Woodfields

CR20HW

The Windings

CR20LB

Hook Hill

CR29PA

North Down

CR20AA

Beechwood Road

CR28BP

Norfolk Avenue

CR29AU

Sanderstead Court Avenue

CR29DW

Hazelwood Grove

CR20HB

Sanderstead Hill

CR20YE

Church Way

CR29BD

Woodview Close

CR29DE

Limpsfield Road

Data Sources

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