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Overview

Postcode CR2 9BH is located in a major urban area, within the Sanderstead ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £87,785 per year. The nearest station is Upper Warlingham, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
44.2%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.2%

Approximately 44.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £87,785 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 9BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green near CR2 9BH 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 Upper Warlingham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
1,068.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.24(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-85%)
Vehicle crime
2.88(-69%)
Burglary
2.3(-58%)
Other theft
1.73(-85%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
61.47%
Indian
16
4.89%
Other Asian
16
4.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
4.59%
African
14
4.28%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
22.67%
No qualifications
55
22.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
18.62%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
40%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.33%
Owns outright
25
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.67%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 9BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 9BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202563, Harewood Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
13 Nov 202530, Harewood Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
14 Jan 202653, Ellesmere Drive, South Croydon, CR2 9ELDetachedFreehold£510,000
18 Dec 202528, Kings Walk, South Croydon, CR2 9BSTerracedFreehold£425,000
06 Oct 202533, Kings Walk, South Croydon, CR2 9BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the CR2 9BH postcode area, located within Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CR2 9BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOlympusOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryWarlingham SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAtwood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 9BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CR2 9BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food351 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9BYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 9BH, 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)Selsdon Park & Hamsey GreenE02000232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 039BE01001105
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CR2 9BH

Is CR2 9BH (Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green) safe?

The area around CR2 9BH records about 24 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 9BH?

The median sale price around CR2 9BH in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £641,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CR2 9BH?

There are 6 schools close to CR2 9BH, including Olympus, Warlingham School (Good) and Atwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CR2 9BH?

CR2 9BH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CR2 9BH (Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 9BH 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.