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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 42 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
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
12.85(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.95(-59%)
Vehicle crime
10.59(+9%)
Burglary
3.93(-29%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Shortlands Bromley Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,750 up to £1,675,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shortlands Bromley Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£1,102,500
Flats67£350,000
Semi-Detached18£813,500
Terraced12£632,500

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

BR13SP

Oaklands Road

BR20HG

Kingswood Road

BR20LD

Scotts Lane

BR20LP

Bromley Grove

BR20NU

Beckenham Grove

BR35XA

Albemarle Road

BR13TW

Oaklands Road

BR14BN

Farnaby Road

BR20BY

Ravens Gate Mews

BR20LH

Scotts Lane

BR36PQ

Ashmere Avenue

BR20JZ

Beckenham Grove

BR14JR

Cedarhurst

BR13SJ

Oaklands Road

BR20RU

Celtic Avenue

BR20AJ

Bromley Road

BR20BF

Shortlands Road

BR35XY

Cadogan Close

BR13SL

Oaklands Road

BR13TY

Oaklands Road

BR20WA

Oates Close

BR36PX

Stanley Avenue

BR20BL

Bromley Road

BR20NN

Kingswood Road

BR36PS

Perth Road

BR14BJ

Farnaby Road

BR14BL

Farnaby Road

BR20BB

Farnaby Road

BR20JS

Foxes Dale

BR14TJ

Hawkshead Close

BR20BW

Bromley Road

BR20JD

Shortlands Road

BR20XN

Beckenham Grove

BR20BG

River Park Gardens

BR20BQ

River Park Gardens

BR20LU

Scotts Lane

BR14BU

Farnaby Road

BR20AU

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20XJ

Shortlands Road

BR20XQ

Park Hill Road

BR35XF

Albemarle Road

BR20AE

Bromley Road

BR20AG

Bromley Road

BR36NW

Howards Crest Close

BR36PT

Oakwood Avenue

BR20BH

River Park Gardens

BR20LB

Park Hill Road

BR20NW

Kingswood Road

BR13SW

Oaklands Road

BR14AS

Madeira Avenue

BR20AL

Bromley Road

BR20JG

Shortlands Road

BR20JR

Waldron Gardens

BR36PL

Oakwood Avenue

BR20DX

Meadow Road

BR20JW

Beckenham Grove

BR20LT

Scotts Lane

BR14BS

Warren Avenue

BR14LD

Tresco Close

BR14NX

Erin Close

BR20JQ

Shortlands Road

BR13SU

Spencer Road

BR20BT

Ravensmead Road

BR14JF

Ullswater Close

BR20AP

Mays Hill Road

BR20HE

Church Road

BR20JE

Shortlands Road

BR20AB

Bromley Road

BR20DP

Valley Road

BR20HP

Church Road

BR20HQ

Kingswood Road

BR20LX

Scotts Lane

BR20RW

South Hill Road

BR20YH

Hildenlea Place

BR35TL

Hazelhurst

BR20JY

Beckenham Grove

BR35HY

Albemarle Road

BR35PB

Bromley Road

BR20YD

Castle Close

BR36PP

Perth Road

BR35HR

Albemarle Road

BR35XE

Albemarle Road

BR36QE

White Oak Drive

BR14JE

Elstree Hill

BR20AY

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20HZ

Valley Road

BR20XG

Park Hill Road

BR36PG

Bromley Road

BR13SR

Lullington Garth

BR20HB

Valley Road

BR20ND

Shortlands Grove

BR35PA

Bromley Road

BR20AQ

Bromley Road

BR20RE

Pellings Close

BR35XJ

Albemarle Road

BR14BW

Farnaby Road

BR35HG

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR36QD

Springpark Drive

BR14BP

Warren Avenue

BR14FA

Hillbrow Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.