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CR2 0HQ

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Sanderstead

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Overview

Postcode CR2 0HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 0HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Sanderstead located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.8 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks
0.9 mi

6

Riddlesdown

Southern

Walking directions to Riddlesdown

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
3,157.5 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
230
61.17%
Indian
46
12.23%
Other White
16
4.26%
Other
13
3.46%
Pakistani
12
3.19%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
49.03%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.68%
No qualifications
27
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
52.55%
Owns with a mortgage
58
42.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.38%
Shared ownership
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jul 202519, Farm Fields, South Croydon, CR2 0HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£841,500
31 Oct 202511C, Briton Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 0JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£680,000
29 Jun 20263, Ownstead Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 0HHDetachedFreehold£713,000
17 Sept 202544, Briton Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 0JLDetachedFreehold£1,080,000
22 May 202648, Sanderstead Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0HASemi-DetachedFreehold£765,000

Schools

In the CR2 0HQ postcode area, located within Sanderstead, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGresham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryAtwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 0HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miDC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon, CR2 0EJWalking directions to DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods

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 0HQ, 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 0HQ

Is CR2 0HQ (Sanderstead) safe?

The area around CR2 0HQ 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 0HQ?

The median sale price around CR2 0HQ 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 0HQ?

There are 5 schools close to CR2 0HQ, including Ridgeway Primary School (Good), Gresham Primary School (Good) and Atwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CR2 0HQ?

The closest station to CR2 0HQ is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 1,053 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0HQ?

CR2 0HQ 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 0HQ (Sanderstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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