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Shortlands & Park Langley

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About

Shortlands & Park Langley is a suburban residential ward in the London Borough of Bromley. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets with a mix of detached and semi-detached housing, primarily from the interwar and post-war periods. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main commercial hub centred on Shortlands railway station. The ward is well-connected by rail, with frequent services to central London.

The open green space of Park Langley is a central feature, providing recreational areas and a cricket club. The River Ravensbourne flows through the western edge of the ward. Local education facilities include primary schools and the larger Bromley College of Further & Higher Education. The overall atmosphere is quiet and settled, with a strong sense of established community.

Area overview

On average Shortlands & Park Langley has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shortlands & Park Langley is £99,835 per year. There are 6 schools in Shortlands & Park Langley: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Shortlands & Park Langley is home to around 16,207 people, with a population density of about 3,558.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Shortlands & Park Langley Population
16,207
Population density
3,558.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.98(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.1(+17%)
Vehicle crime
18.63(+92%)
Shoplifting
15.43(+52%)
Other theft
12.22(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,382
64.04%
Other White
1,710
10.55%
Indian
709
4.37%
African
440
2.71%
Other Asian
379
2.34%
Total population: 16,212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,608
51.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,833
14.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,624
12.56%
No qualifications
1,208
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
944
7.3%
Total 16+ residents: 12,929

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,435
36.33%
Owns outright
2,347
35.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,368
20.41%
Other social rented
367
5.48%
Other forms of private rent
109
1.63%
Total households: 6,703

Property prices in Shortlands & Park Langley

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £574,000 in Shortlands & Park Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,750 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shortlands & Park Langley 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 & Park Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£1,110,000
Flats84£350,000
Semi-Detached52£742,500
Terraced29£570,000

10 years median price trend in Shortlands & Park Langley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.

All postcodes in Shortlands & Park Langley

BR20BA

Farnaby Road

BR20EU

Ridley Road

BR20HS

Mays Hill Road

BR20HU

Iden Close

BR20LG

Scotts Avenue

BR20LN

Bromley Grove

BR20RH

South Hill Road

BR33AS

Wickham Way

BR36RX

Elwill Way

BR20HN

Mays Hill Road

BR20NA

Beckenham Grove

BR20RA

South Hill Road

BR20UF

Pickhurst Park

BR20XB

Beckenham Grove

BR36SH

Brabourne Rise

BR36TA

Bushey Way

BR20ED

Martins Road

BR20HJ

Green Close

BR20LJ

Oakway

BR20LZ

Fyfield Close

BR20RD

Durham Avenue

BR20SF

Queen Anne Avenue

BR36SX

Barnfield Wood Road

BR14BT

Farnaby Road

BR20ER

Queens Mead Road

BR20JL

Shortlands Road

BR20SZ

Montague Terrace

BR20XX

Shortlands Road

BR35HA

Downs Hill

BR20AX

Ravensbourne Avenue

BR20JP

Shortlands Road

BR20NH

Den Road

BR20QS

Westmoreland Road

BR20SE

Queen Anne Avenue

BR20SH

Queen Anne Avenue

BR20SJ

Madison Gardens

BR20XL

Beckenham Grove

BR20XP

Marina Close

BR33AP

Wickham Way

BR33AN

Whitecroft Close

Data Sources

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