Thorndon Close - BR5 2SJ
Key Postcode Insights
BR5 2SJ is a residential postcode situated on Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 418th largest and 367th most expensive of the 899 postcodes in the BR5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 21 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £395,020
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,884pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £495/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
BR5 2SJ is a residential postcode situated on Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 418th largest and 367th most expensive of the 899 postcodes in the BR5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 21 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £395,020
- 10 Year change
- up 24.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,884pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £495/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin BR5 2SJ
- 2 Thorndon Close
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Thorndon Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Thorndon Close
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Thorndon Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Thorndon Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in BR5 2SJ sold for £450,000 on 31st March 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £395,020.
The BR5 2SJ Sales Market has increased by 24.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.3% | £395,020 |
| June 2025 | 2.9% | £393,928 |
| June 2024 | -1.1% | £382,865 |
| June 2023 | -1% | £387,312 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £391,203 |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £362,555 |
| June 2020 | 2.9% | £336,734 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £327,299 |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £329,377 |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £328,641 |
| June 2016 | 12.4% | £317,692 |
| June 2015 | 10.2% | £282,555 |
| June 2014 | 18.1% | £256,296 |
| June 2013 | 5.2% | £216,981 |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £206,285 |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £203,886 |
| June 2010 | 11.4% | £200,088 |
| June 2009 | -12.7% | £179,687 |
| June 2008 | 1.7% | £205,840 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £202,375 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,884.
The BR5 2SJ Rental Market has increased by 53.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £1,884pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,809pcm |
| June 2024 | 5% | £1,736pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.2% | £1,654pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.3% | £1,487pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.3% | £1,361pcm |
| June 2020 | 4.3% | £1,292pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £1,239pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £1,221pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £1,223pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £1,226pcm |
| June 2015 | 8.6% | £1,176pcm |
| June 2014 | 6.3% | £1,083pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.7% | £1,019pcm |
| June 2012 | 5.1% | £982pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.5% | £935pcm |
| June 2010 | 7% | £886pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.1% | £828pcm |
| June 2008 | 4% | £882pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £847pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st March 2026 for £450,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.2%. The postcode has had a total of 30 sales since 1995.
BR5 2SJ has seen 5 sales in the last three years and 2 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£450,000 | 3 Bed House12, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ12, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ
- Sold Nov 2025£410,000 | 3 Bed House10, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ10, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ
- Sold Aug 2024£360,000 | 3 Bed House32, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ32, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ
- Sold Apr 2024£370,000 | 3 Bed House14, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ14, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ
- Sold Aug 2023£370,000 | 3 Bed House24, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ24, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ
Nearby Postcodes
BR5 2SJ is the 418th largest and the 367th most expensive postcode out of the 899 postcodes in the BR5 area.
- BR5 2SL, Thorndon Road, Orpington, BR5BR5 2SL33 Addresses|57 m away
- BR5 2RL, Mickleham Road, Orpington, BR5BR5 2RL20 Addresses|57 m away
- BR5 2SH, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5BR5 2SH26 Addresses|88 m away
- BR5 2RN, Mickleham Road, Orpington, BR5BR5 2RN19 Addresses|93 m away
- BR5 2SS, St. Pauls Wood Hill, Orpington, BR5BR5 2SS26 Addresses|121 m away
Property Types
- 17 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (17)
- early-century house (1)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 18 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (14)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2024£450,000 | 4 Bed House47, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SH47, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SH
- Sold Mar 2026£450,000 | 3 Bed House12, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ12, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SJ
- Sold Jan 2026£430,000 | 3 Bed House9, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SH9, Thorndon Close, Orpington, BR5 2SH
Schools Nearby
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School600 m away
- Midfield Primary School700 m away
- Leesons Primary School1.0 km away
- Kemnal Technology College1.2 km away
- Chislehurst School for Girls1.5 km away
- Orion Coopers1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to BR5 2SJ is St Mary Cray station, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
- St Mary Cray|1.4 km away
- Petts Wood|2.4 km away
- Chislehurst|2.7 km away
- Sidcup|3.2 km away
