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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

BR20AQ

Bromley Road

BR20HD

Valley Road

BR35PH

The Gardens

BR14AS

Madeira Avenue

BR14JE

Elstree Hill

BR14BJ

Farnaby Road

BR35XS

Albemarle Road

BR13SS

Oaklands Road

BR13SR

Lullington Garth

BR14BP

Warren Avenue

BR20LL

Scotts Lane

BR20AU

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20LG

Scotts Avenue

BR20DP

Valley Road

BR20NW

Kingswood Road

BR20NB

Scotts Avenue

BR20LE

Park Hill Road

BR20LT

Scotts Lane

BR20LW

Bromley Grove

BR20LA

Pump House Close

BR13SU

Spencer Road

BR20LB

Park Hill Road

BR14AP

Madeira Avenue

BR20AL

Bromley Road

BR36QD

Springpark Drive

BR20JE

Shortlands Road

BR35PA

Bromley Road

BR13TW

Oaklands Road

BR20NA

Beckenham Grove

BR20LJ

Oakway

BR14AZ

Madeira Avenue

BR20BY

Ravens Gate Mews

BR20BN

Bromley Road

BR20YD

Castle Close

BR13SJ

Oaklands Road

BR20LX

Scotts Lane

BR20BB

Farnaby Road

BR20BG

River Park Gardens

BR35QQ

Bromley Road

BR20JT

Beckenham Grove

BR14JR

Cedarhurst

BR20XS

Beckenham Grove

BR20BA

Farnaby Road

BR20JQ

Shortlands Road

BR20AH

Bromley Road

BR20AG

Bromley Road

BR35PB

Bromley Road

BR13TY

Oaklands Road

BR20RU

Celtic Avenue

BR20ND

Shortlands Grove

BR14AR

Madeira Avenue

BR35HY

Albemarle Road

BR20JS

Foxes Dale

BR20HE

Church Road

BR20LY

Ferguson Close

BR20AE

Bromley Road

BR20HZ

Valley Road

BR14JJ

Yewdale Close

BR20XQ

Park Hill Road

BR14BH

Farnaby Road

BR20BQ

River Park Gardens

BR20AJ

Bromley Road

BR20YH

Hildenlea Place

BR13UB

Oaklands Road

BR20AN

Bromley Road

BR20JN

Beckenham Grove

BR36QE

White Oak Drive

BR36PG

Bromley Road

BR14FA

Hillbrow Road

BR20HP

Church Road

BR20LS

Shortlands Grove

BR35HT

Albemarle Road

BR14JF

Ullswater Close

BR35XY

Cadogan Close

BR20LD

Scotts Lane

BR20JR

Waldron Gardens

BR35XA

Albemarle Road

BR20LU

Scotts Lane

BR14TJ

Hawkshead Close

BR20NJ

Kingswood Road

BR20XX

Shortlands Road

BR14BL

Farnaby Road

BR20XJ

Shortlands Road

BR20BX

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20HH

Kingswood Road

BR36PS

Perth Road

BR20JW

Beckenham Grove

Data Sources

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