Birdwood Close - CR2 8QJ
Key Postcode Insights
CR2 8QJ is a residential postcode situated on Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 291st largest and 629th most expensive of the 966 postcodes in the CR2 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 13 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £584,413
- 10 Year change
- up 16.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,420pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £505/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CR2 8QJ is a residential postcode situated on Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 291st largest and 629th most expensive of the 966 postcodes in the CR2 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 13 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £584,413
- 10 Year change
- up 16.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,420pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £505/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CR2 8QJ
- 1 Birdwood Close
4 Bed Early-century House
- 3 Birdwood Close
House
- 5 Birdwood Close
House
- 7 Birdwood Close
4 Bed Early-century House
- 11 Birdwood Close
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CR2 8QJ sold for £555,000 on 27th June 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 2.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £584,413.
The CR2 8QJ Sales Market has increased by 16.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -2.1% | £584,413 |
| June 2025 | 2% | £597,222 |
| June 2024 | -2.8% | £585,533 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £602,288 |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £607,721 |
| June 2021 | 5.8% | £558,341 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £527,641 |
| June 2019 | -0.6% | £524,158 |
| June 2018 | 1.1% | £527,317 |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £521,690 |
| June 2016 | 11.7% | £502,351 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £449,727 |
| June 2014 | 14.6% | £410,796 |
| June 2013 | 2% | £358,489 |
| June 2012 | 3.3% | £351,595 |
| June 2011 | 1.8% | £340,235 |
| June 2010 | 11.1% | £334,180 |
| June 2009 | -10.5% | £300,822 |
| June 2008 | 2.2% | £336,214 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £329,010 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,420.
The CR2 8QJ Rental Market has increased by 51.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.4% | £2,420pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.3% | £2,339pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.3% | £2,263pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.9% | £2,149pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.6% | £1,938pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.6% | £1,737pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £1,661pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £1,610pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £1,594pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.2% | £1,561pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.4% | £1,596pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £1,544pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.2% | £1,434pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.6% | £1,363pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.9% | £1,316pcm |
| June 2011 | 5.4% | £1,254pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.7% | £1,190pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.9% | £1,105pcm |
| June 2008 | 5.4% | £1,175pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,115pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 27th June 2025 for £555,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.3%. The postcode has had a total of 16 sales since 1995.
CR2 8QJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2025£555,000 | 3 Bed House25, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ25, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ
- Sold Aug 2020£615,000 | 4 Bed House17, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ17, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ
- Sold Jul 2020£528,000 | 4 Bed House13, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ13, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ
- Sold Jun 2018£535,000 | 4 Bed House7, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ7, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ
- Sold Sep 2014£412,000 | 4 Bed House1, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ1, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ
Nearby Postcodes
CR2 8QJ is the 291st largest and the 629th most expensive postcode out of the 966 postcodes in the CR2 area.
- CR2 8QG, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2CR2 8QG15 Addresses|31 m away
- CR2 8QA, Lynne Close, South Croydon, CR2CR2 8QA30 Addresses|82 m away
- CR2 8QB, Old Farleigh Road, South Croydon, CR2CR2 8QB5 Addresses|117 m away
- CR2 8QT, Curlew Close, South Croydon, CR2CR2 8QT24 Addresses|118 m away
- CR2 8SU, Teal Close, South Croydon, CR2CR2 8SU17 Addresses|130 m away
Property Types
- 6 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 7 other addresses of unknown type
- early-century house (6)
- Unknown (7)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (7)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2021£760,000 | 4 Bed House10, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QG10, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QG
- Sold Aug 2020£615,000 | 4 Bed House17, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ17, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QJ
- Sold Dec 2020£600,000 | 4 Bed House12, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QG12, Birdwood Close, South Croydon, CR2 8QG
Schools Nearby
- Greenvale Primary School200 m away
- Selsdon Primary and Nursery School800 m away
- Courtwood Primary School1.4 km away
- The Quest Academy1.3 km away
- Warlingham School2.6 km away
- Riddlesdown Collegiate2.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CR2 8QJ is Sanderstead station, which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- Sanderstead|2.8 km away
- Purley Oaks|3.1 km away
- Riddlesdown|3.2 km away
- Kenley|3.6 km away
