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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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £444,250 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
Flats66£350,000
Semi-Detached17£820,000
Terraced11£640,000

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

BR20RT

South Hill Road

BR20XA

Beckenham Grove

BR36PJ

Oakwood Avenue

BR14BH

Farnaby Road

BR20BE

River Park Gardens

BR20EB

Chart Close

BR20LR

Shortlands Grove

BR20NL

Kingswood Road

BR14JJ

Yewdale Close

BR20AW

Bromley Road

BR35PH

The Gardens

BR20BP

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20JT

Beckenham Grove

BR20JX

Park Hill Road

BR20LF

Park Hill Road

BR35XS

Albemarle Road

BR20LA

Pump House Close

BR20LQ

Scotts Avenue

BR14BG

Bromley Avenue

BR14JA

Coniston Road

BR20AN

Bromley Road

BR35QQ

Bromley Road

BR14AR

Madeira Avenue

BR20JB

The Glen

BR14BZ

Calmont Road

BR20NX

Colebrook Rise

BR35HT

Albemarle Road

BR14AP

Madeira Avenue

BR20LY

Ferguson Close

BR20NB

Scotts Avenue

BR13UB

Oaklands Road

BR20AH

Bromley Road

BR20HL

Kingswood Road

BR20JN

Beckenham Grove

BR20XU

Beckenham Grove

BR14JB

Coniston Road

BR20HH

Kingswood Road

BR13TX

Oaklands Road

BR20BX

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20EA

Shortlands Gardens

BR20HD

Valley Road

BR20HW

Mays Hill Road

BR20LE

Park Hill Road

BR20XW

Shortlands Road

BR13SS

Oaklands Road

BR20LL

Scotts Lane

BR20NJ

Kingswood Road

BR20LS

Shortlands Grove

BR20XS

Beckenham Grove

BR13TS

Oaklands Road

BR13UD

Oaklands Road

BR20BN

Bromley Road

BR36PR

Perth Road

BR36PU

Stanley Avenue

BR20JF

Shortlands Road

BR14JH

Kirkstone Way

BR20BD

Ravensmead Road

BR20JU

Beckenham Grove

BR36PW

Oakwood Avenue

BR20JJ

Shortlands Road

BR20LW

Bromley Grove

BR20AZ

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20DS

May's Hill Road

BR20JA

Shortlands Road

BR20JH

Shortlands Road

BR13WU

Spencer Road

BR36PN

Oakwood Avenue

BR14AZ

Madeira Avenue

BR20AD

Bromley Road

BR20BA

Farnaby Road

BR20LG

Scotts Avenue

BR20LN

Bromley Grove

BR36UA

St Barnabas Close

BR14JD

Coniston Road

BR20HN

Mays Hill Road

BR20NA

Beckenham Grove

BR20XB

Beckenham Grove

BR20HJ

Green Close

BR20LJ

Oakway

BR14BT

Farnaby Road

BR20XX

Shortlands Road

BR35HA

Downs Hill

BR36YE

Courtenay Drive

BR14BQ

Bromley Avenue

BR20AX

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20JP

Shortlands Road

BR20XL

Beckenham Grove

Data Sources

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