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Shortlands Bromley Road

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About

Shortlands Bromley Road runs through a residential suburb just west of Bromley town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of Edwardian and Victorian houses, many set back from the road along tree-lined streets. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of independent shops, cafes, and essential services clustered near Shortlands railway station. The station itself provides frequent Thameslink services, offering direct connections to Central London and the City.

The presence of the Ravensbourne River, which flows through the area, adds a distinct natural element. Residents have access to several local green spaces, including Shortlands Park and the larger Norman Park nearby. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, with the main thoroughfare of Bromley Road carrying traffic while the surrounding streets remain largely residential and calm.

Area overview

On average Shortlands Bromley Road has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shortlands Bromley Road is £87,967 per year. There are 2 schools in Shortlands Bromley Road: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Shortlands Bromley Road is home to around 8,402 people, with a population density of about 4,512.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Shortlands Bromley Road Population
8,402
Population density
4,512.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.69(-56%)
Vehicle crime
11.43(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.07(-59%)
Burglary
4.76(-13%)
Other theft
3.69(-68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,311
63.23%
Other White
943
11.23%
Indian
305
3.63%
African
302
3.6%
Other Asian
197
2.35%
Total population: 8,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,453
50.61%
Level 3 (A level)
970
14.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
792
11.61%
No qualifications
718
10.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
512
7.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,823

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,288
35.04%
Owns outright
1,232
33.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
824
22.42%
Other social rented
223
6.07%
Other forms of private rent
72
1.96%
Total households: 3,676

Property prices in Shortlands Bromley Road

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £463,750 in Shortlands Bromley Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shortlands Bromley Road in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shortlands Bromley Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached18£1,027,500£5,979
Flats59£340,000£5,172
Semi-Detached20£800,000£5,625
Terraced13£720,000£5,309

10 years median price trend in Shortlands Bromley Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlands Bromley Road.

All postcodes in Shortlands Bromley Road

BR20HW

Mays Hill Road

BR36PJ

Oakwood Avenue

BR14BU

Farnaby Road

BR20JP

Shortlands Road

BR20XB

Beckenham Grove

BR20BH

River Park Gardens

BR20RT

South Hill Road

BR14JH

Kirkstone Way

BR20LQ

Scotts Avenue

BR20BF

Shortlands Road

BR35XJ

Albemarle Road

BR20BE

River Park Gardens

BR20WA

Oates Close

BR20JH

Shortlands Road

BR20NN

Kingswood Road

BR20AZ

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20BW

Bromley Road

BR20JA

Shortlands Road

BR20EB

Chart Close

BR36PP

Perth Road

BR20NU

Beckenham Grove

BR20XL

Beckenham Grove

BR36PW

Oakwood Avenue

BR20JF

Shortlands Road

BR20LN

Bromley Grove

BR36UA

St Barnabas Close

BR20LF

Park Hill Road

BR36PT

Oakwood Avenue

BR14LD

Tresco Close

BR20XG

Park Hill Road

BR20DX

Meadow Road

BR20AW

Bromley Road

BR36PL

Oakwood Avenue

BR20JJ

Shortlands Road

BR20LH

Scotts Lane

BR20JX

Park Hill Road

BR20XA

Beckenham Grove

BR35HG

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR13UD

Oaklands Road

BR20XN

Beckenham Grove

BR36PQ

Ashmere Avenue

BR20AD

Bromley Road

BR20HQ

Kingswood Road

BR20NX

Colebrook Rise

BR13SL

Oaklands Road

BR14BG

Bromley Avenue

BR35HA

Downs Hill

BR20AY

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR13TX

Oaklands Road

BR20HN

Mays Hill Road

BR20AB

Bromley Road

BR20BT

Ravensmead Road

BR20JU

Beckenham Grove

BR14BN

Farnaby Road

BR14NX

Erin Close

BR13TS

Oaklands Road

BR13SW

Oaklands Road

BR20NL

Kingswood Road

BR35XE

Albemarle Road

BR20XU

Beckenham Grove

BR14JA

Coniston Road

BR20RW

South Hill Road

BR20AP

Mays Hill Road

BR14JB

Coniston Road

BR36PR

Perth Road

BR14BZ

Calmont Road

BR20JZ

Beckenham Grove

BR14BT

Farnaby Road

BR20JG

Shortlands Road

BR20HB

Valley Road

BR20HJ

Green Close

BR20AX

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20BD

Ravensmead Road

BR20JD

Shortlands Road

BR14BW

Farnaby Road

BR20LP

Bromley Grove

BR20BL

Bromley Road

BR36NW

Howards Crest Close

BR35XF

Albemarle Road

BR20LR

Shortlands Grove

BR36PN

Oakwood Avenue

BR20BP

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR14JD

Coniston Road

BR35HR

Albemarle Road

BR14BQ

Bromley Avenue

BR20HL

Kingswood Road

BR13SP

Oaklands Road

BR35TL

Hazelhurst

BR36YE

Courtenay Drive

BR36PX

Stanley Avenue

BR14BS

Warren Avenue

BR20DS

May's Hill Road

BR20XW

Shortlands Road

BR20EA

Shortlands Gardens

BR20RE

Pellings Close

BR20HG

Kingswood Road

BR13WU

Spencer Road

BR20JB

The Glen

BR20JY

Beckenham Grove

BR36PU

Stanley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.