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CR2 0AX

White Hill

Sanderstead

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Overview

Postcode CR2 0AX is located in a major urban area, within the Sanderstead ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Sanderstead area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sanderstead is £95,808 per year. The nearest station is Sanderstead, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is South Croydon Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Sanderstead has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sanderstead has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Sanderstead is £95,808 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 176 ft away from CR2 0AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Sanderstead near CR2 0AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.2 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks
1 mi

6

Riddlesdown

Southern

Walking directions to Riddlesdown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 0AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouth Croydon Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Croydon Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
2,047.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
9(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-69%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.4(-73%)
Vehicle crime
6(-36%)
Burglary
4.2(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
52.9%
Indian
31
11.97%
Other White
21
8.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
5.41%
African
13
5.02%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
52.8%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.21%
No qualifications
19
8.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
41.12%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
25.23%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.8%
Social rents from council
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Sanderstead

Median price£641,000
Price per sq ft£475
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£477K – £796K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £641,000 (about £475 per square foot) in Sanderstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,975 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sanderstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£785,000£497
Semi-Detached58£653,500£488
Terraced10£444,375£452
Flats27£355,000£442

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sanderstead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanderstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£690,000£297,500£495,000£403,555
2017£637,500£288,000£542,500£440,000
2018£672,500£275,000£545,750£457,000
2019£625,000£417,950£517,500£442,500
2020£672,500£328,750£515,000£408,000
2021£725,000£377,500£581,250£446,000
2022£795,000£336,500£615,000£505,000
2023£755,000£352,500£610,000£496,250
2024£775,000£293,750£570,000£507,500
2025£745,000£334,000£618,750£425,000
2026£800,000£342,500£825,000£448,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sanderstead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sanderstead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£456£452£450£384
2017£465£469£445£445
2018£457£486£450£460
2019£461£605£450£450
2020£475£477£454£410
2021£507£498£459£464
2022£542£472£500£490
2023£517£497£491£464
2024£511£441£479£467
2025£491£433£498£440
2026£531£441£426£468
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sanderstead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sanderstead in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20256, White Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0AXDetachedFreehold£640,000
15 Aug 20252, Timberling Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 0AWDetachedFreehold£600,000
21 Mar 202515, Timberling Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 0AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
02 Jul 202518, Reddington Close, South Croydon, CR2 0QZFlatsLeasehold£270,000
27 Mar 202523, Reddington Close, South Croydon, CR2 0QZFlatsLeasehold£312,500

Schools

In the CR2 0AX postcode area, located within Sanderstead, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Wine Cellar9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to The Wine Cellar
0.2 miFamily Choice2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miPurley Oaks StorePurley Oaks Road, Croydon, CR2 0QDWalking directions to Purley Oaks Store
0.4 miOne Stop450-454 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6APWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CR2 0AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Dawn Redfern

Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Lynne Carol Hale

Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Yvette Rose Hopley

Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Chris Philp

Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon SouthE14001187
WardSandersteadE05011478
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SandersteadE02000228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 035DE01001107
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 0AX

Is CR2 0AX (Sanderstead) safe?

The area around CR2 0AX records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near CR2 0AX?

The median sale price around CR2 0AX in Sanderstead is £641,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 0AX?

There are 10 schools close to CR2 0AX, including Ridgeway Primary School (Good), Purley Oaks Primary School (Good) and Cumnor House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 0AX?

The closest station to CR2 0AX is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 280 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0AX?

CR2 0AX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 0AX (Sanderstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 0AX is Chris Philp (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Dawn Redfern (Conservative and Unionist Party), Lynne Carol Hale (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Yvette Rose Hopley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.