Sanderstead Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0AJ is located in the Sanderstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0AG, CR2 0NT, CR2 0NZ, CR2 0AN, CR2 0NS, CR2 0AL, CR2 0LA, CR2 0NY, CR2 0JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CR2 0AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 36.9% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 36.9% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.2% | 51.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 15% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 47% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.9% | 62.2% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 67.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 67.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 67.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 18.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderstead Road was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 239.1% higher than the Sanderstead average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Sanderstead Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead and the 246th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waratah House Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,900,000 | 2024-07-09 | £2,918,913 |
| 2 The Hey, 230 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-21 | £334,278 |
| Waratah House Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2023-11-07 | £2,297,519 |
| Braeside, 240 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2023-06-08 | £996,132 |
| Flat 2 The Quest Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-10-17 | £450,334 |
CR2 0AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gresham Primary School Limpsfield Road , Sanderstead CR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Selborne Road , CR0 5JQ | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DA | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanderstead Tandoori | 5 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 696 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant | 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 696 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 707 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club | 106 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon | 787 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Tann Elmfield Fine Foods | 31-33 Elmfield Way, South Croydon | 689 yd | |
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 696 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 294 yd | |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Sanderstead United Reformed Church Halls SANDERSTEAD HILL | tennis courts | 507 yd |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 601 yd |
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 52.9% |
| Median download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.