Postcode CR2 9HJ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £87,785 per year. The nearest station is Riddlesdown, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sanderstead Recreation Ground.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
The average income per household in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £87,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CR2 9HJ.
Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green near CR2 9HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Riddlesdown located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 6 | Riddlesdown | Southern | Walking directions to Riddlesdown |
| 0.9 mi | 6 | Kenley | Southern | Walking directions to Kenley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sanderstead Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Sanderstead Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £785,000 | £497 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £653,500 | £488 |
| Terraced | 10 | £444,375 | £452 |
| Flats | 27 | £355,000 | £442 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CR2 9HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 56, Holmwood Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 9HY | Detached | Freehold | £655,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 36, Mitchley Hill, South Croydon, CR2 9HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £807,500 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 31, Tandridge Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9HW | Detached | Freehold | £590,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 25, Tandridge Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9HW | Detached | Freehold | £642,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 7, Tandridge Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 9HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £725,000 |
In the CR2 9HJ postcode area, located within Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CR2 9HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shell | 81 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LE | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 87 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LE | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Orange Local | 57 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LB | Walking directions to Orange Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sanderstead Village Store | 41 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LA | Walking directions to Sanderstead Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | 5 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LA | Walking directions to Cook |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CR2 9HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Dawn Redfern
Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Lynne Carol Hale
Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Yvette Rose Hopley
Sanderstead - Elected 7 May 2026
Chris Philp
Croydon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CR2 9HJ records about 21 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.
The median sale price around CR2 9HJ in Selsdon Park & Hamsey Green is £641,000 (about £475 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CR2 9HJ, including Atwood Primary School (Good), Gresham Primary School (Good) and Riddlesdown Collegiate (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CR2 9HJ is Riddlesdown in TfL zone 6, about 1,335 m away, serving the Southern line.
CR2 9HJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon South covering CR2 9HJ 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).
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.