Sanderstead Road is in South Croydon and in Croydon district. CR2 0LY is located in the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon South. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, CR2 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR2 0NJ, CR2 0NH, CR2 0PH, CR2 0FF, CR2 0NG, CR2 0AU, CR2 0PQ, CR2 0QX, CR2 0BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CR2 0LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 42.3% | 37.5% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 40.6% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 55.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 48.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 77.4% | 60.6% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 81.4% | 72.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 72.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.9% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderstead Road was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Sanderstead Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown and the 517th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Vantage Point, 174 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-06-10 | £158,422 |
| Flat 19 Vantage Point, 174 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2019-06-17 | £280,481 |
| Flat 5 Vantage Point, 174 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-05-23 | £155,504 |
| Flat 19 Vantage Point, 174 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-09-10 | £296,274 |
| Flat 5 Vantage Point, 174 Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-05-06 | £149,794 |
CR2 0LY 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 5,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Oaks Primary School Bynes Road , CR2 0PR | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary School Southcote Road , CR2 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 173 Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Primary School Normanton Road , CR2 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Montpelier Road , CR8 2QE | 3out of 4 | 1,295 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 | 1,119 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Wood School 30 Melville Avenue , CR2 7HY | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,114 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 | 4,916 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 | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Giles School Pampisford Road , CR2 6DF | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Whitgift School , Haling Park CR2 6YT | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elmhurst School for Boys 44-48 South Park Hill Road , South Croydon CR2 7DW | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rutherford School 1a Melville Avenue , CR2 7HZ | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 96 yd | |
| Taste Of Bengal Restaurant | 1 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 96 yd | |
| Coco And Nut Coffee | 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 103 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 3 Station Approach, Purley Oaks Road | 299 yd | |
| Hunters Lodge | 88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Purley Arms | 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Chef Chinese Takeaway | 3 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 96 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 11 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road | 96 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 414 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 555 yd | |
| Ozzies Charcoal | 418 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 555 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 328 Brighton Road, South Croydon | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 5 Station Approach, Sanderstead Road | 122 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Croydon Recreation Ground (Closed) Sanderstead Road | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| St Marys Church Hall ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL ST. MARYS CHURCH HALL PURLEY OAKS ROAD | 401 yd | |
| Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club PENWORTHAM ROAD | tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Purley Beeches Park Beech Avenue | tennis courts | 527 yd |
| St Augustine'S Centre ST. AUGUSTINES AVENUE | 763 yd | |
| Purley Downs Golf Club PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS GOLF CLUB HOUSE PURLEY DOWNS ROAD | golf | 888 yd |
| Pure Gym (Purley) 4 CAPELLA COURT 4 CAPELLA COURT BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Haling Grove HALING GROVE | grass pitches | 964 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.