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CR2 0HJ

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Sanderstead

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Overview

Postcode CR2 0HJ 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 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sanderstead Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Sanderstead has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 33,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Sanderstead has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 0HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CR2 0HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSanderstead Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Sanderstead Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,822.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.84(-75%)
Vehicle crime
6.16(-34%)
Other theft
2.8(-76%)
Burglary
2.24(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.68(-94%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
70.61%
Indian
17
5.15%
Other White
15
4.55%
African
13
3.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
2.73%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
46.89%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.62%
No qualifications
16
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
49.15%
Owns outright
51
43.22%
Social rents from council
4
3.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.39%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Sanderstead

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£477
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£479K – £763K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Sanderstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 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
Detached58£765,000£499
Semi-Detached65£625,000£486
Terraced14£443,500£452
Flats26£352,500£441

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£730,000£334,000£615,000£425,000
2026£777,500£342,500£625,000£418,000
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£492£433£497£442
2026£524£440£469£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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202534, Sundown Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£690,000
19 Dec 202556, Church Way, South Croydon, CR2 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
08 Aug 202564, Church Way, South Croydon, CR2 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
24 Apr 202524, Church Way, South Croydon, CR2 0JRDetachedFreehold£680,000
27 Mar 2026101, Church Way, South Croydon, CR2 0JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£735,000

Schools

In the CR2 0HJ postcode area, located within Sanderstead, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGresham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAtwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCook5 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LAWalking directions to Cook
0.4 miSanderstead Village Store41 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LAWalking directions to Sanderstead Village Store
0.4 miOrange Local57 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LBWalking directions to Orange Local
0.5 miShell81 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LEWalking directions to Shell

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

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 0HJ, 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 035EE01001108
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 0HJ

Is CR2 0HJ (Sanderstead) safe?

The area around CR2 0HJ records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 0HJ?

The median sale price around CR2 0HJ in Sanderstead is £625,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 0HJ?

There are 4 schools close to CR2 0HJ, including Gresham Primary School (Good), Ridgeway Primary School (Good) and Atwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 0HJ?

The closest station to CR2 0HJ is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 1,472 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0HJ?

CR2 0HJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33,404 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 0HJ 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).