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CR2 0PN

Sanderstead Road

Sanderstead

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Overview

Postcode CR2 0PN is located in a major urban area, within the Sanderstead ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Purley North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year. The nearest station is Sanderstead, about 0 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Purley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,174 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Purley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Purley North is £81,967 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 9 ft away from CR2 0PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Purley North near CR2 0PN 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CR2 0PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

Sanderstead

Southern

Walking directions to Sanderstead
0.2 mi

6

Purley Oaks

Southern

Walking directions to Purley Oaks

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
8,571.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.1(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(-51%)
Vehicle crime
13.05(+39%)
Other theft
6.84(-40%)
Public order
6.84(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
47.96%
Other White
81
17.42%
African
31
6.67%
Caribbean
22
4.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
4.52%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
49.49%
Level 3 (A level)
63
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
14.36%
No qualifications
36
9.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.9%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
50.24%
Owns with a mortgage
52
24.88%
Owns outright
36
17.22%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.78%
Social rents from council
3
1.44%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Sanderstead

Median price£625,000
Price per sq ft£477
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£477K – £753K

Based on 160 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-Detached62£623,750£483
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 0PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025Flat 1, Crossways House, 209 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0FFFlatsLeasehold£447,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 18, Vantage Point, 174, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0LYFlatsLeasehold£300,001
01 Sept 2025Flat 10, Vantage Point, 174, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0LYFlatsLeasehold£282,000
21 Jan 2026Lower Ground Floor Flat At, 155, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PHFlatsLeasehold£248,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 4, 155, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0PHFlatsLeasehold£193,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 0PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPurley Oaks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRidgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableCumnor House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CR2 0PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 0PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express5.7,9 Station Approach, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 0PLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThe Wine Cellar9-10 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to The Wine Cellar
0.1 miFamily Choice2 Station Parade, South Croydon, CR2 0PHWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miPurley Oaks StoreStation Approach, 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.

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 0PN, 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)Purley NorthE02000224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 031BE01001034
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 0PN

Is CR2 0PN (Purley North) safe?

The area around CR2 0PN records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0PN?

The median sale price around CR2 0PN in Sanderstead is £625,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 0PN?

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

What is the nearest station to CR2 0PN?

The closest station to CR2 0PN is Sanderstead in TfL zone 6, about 83 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around CR2 0PN?

CR2 0PN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 0PN (Purley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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