Flat 3, October House, 26 Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, CR2 7ED is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £214,725 , which equates to approximately £384 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Sep 2005 for £128,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,725, representing a 67.8% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,725 is:

  • 27.7% lower than the average property price on Birdhurst Rise
  • 35.2% lower than the average in the CR2 7ED postcode area
  • and 55.4% lower than the average price for South Croydon as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£214,725
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£384
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, October House, 26 Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, Croydon, Greater London, CR2 7ED has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Feb 2025.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Oct 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 73.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CR2 7ED

47 th / 49
Price Rank
35% lower than average
26 th / 39
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
30 th / 39
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CR2 7ED , this flat's estimated value ranks 47th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 30th out of 39 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 26th out of 39 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,725
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
23 Sep 2005
£128,000
Leasehold
+82.9 %
17 Jul 2000
£70,000
Leasehold
+79.5 %
25 Oct 1996
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £217,500
sale date: 10 Jul 2023
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 4 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2023
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2022
rooms: 2
size: 533 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, October House, 26 Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, CR2 7ED appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Sep 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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