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BR1 4AB

Highland Road

Shortlands & Park Langley

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Detailed insights for BR1 4AB

Overview

Postcode BR1 4AB is located in a major urban area, within the Shortlands & Park Langley ward of Bromley in the London region, and forms part of the Bromley North & Sundridge area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromley North & Sundridge is £81,171 per year. The nearest station is Shortlands, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Church House Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Bromley North & Sundridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Bromley North & Sundridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Bromley North & Sundridge is £81,171 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from BR1 4AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromley North & Sundridge near BR1 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Shortlands located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BR1 4AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Shortlands

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Shortlands
0.4 mi

4

Bromley North

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bromley North
0.7 mi

4

Sundridge Park

Southeastern

Walking directions to Sundridge Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BR1 4AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChurch House GardensMediumWalking directions to Church House Gardens
0.3 miCollege GreenSmallWalking directions to College Green

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
9,112.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.14(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.48(-21%)
Vehicle crime
12.24(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-29%)
Shoplifting
3.5(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
50.43%
Other White
98
21.21%
African
20
4.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
4.11%
Other Asian
14
3.03%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
190
53.22%
Level 3 (A level)
55
15.41%
No qualifications
37
10.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.32%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
37.62%
Owns with a mortgage
57
27.14%
Owns outright
37
17.62%
Other social rented
33
15.71%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.43%
Total households: 210

Property prices in Shortlands & Park Langley

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£539
Sales (last 12 months)190
Typical range (middle 50%)£356K – £924K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £539 per square foot) in Shortlands & Park Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £2,495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£1,159,000£620
Semi-Detached46£815,000£552
Terraced25£610,000£545
Flats75£345,000£483

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shortlands & Park Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£780,000£343,250£607,500£499,000
2017£860,000£335,000£680,000£490,000
2018£922,500£335,000£665,000£512,000
2019£937,500£335,625£611,500£487,500
2020£951,000£340,000£680,833£520,000
2021£972,500£327,500£715,000£550,000
2022£1,150,000£348,000£745,000£557,000
2023£1,070,000£330,000£634,000£535,000
2024£1,101,100£330,000£810,000£617,500
2025£1,110,000£351,500£790,000£555,000
2026£1,100,000£330,000£787,500£625,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£507£468£497£445
2017£495£480£516£508
2018£527£461£499£513
2019£533£457£517£473
2020£524£480£488£495
2021£533£479£540£524
2022£630£481£589£561
2023£611£477£573£569
2024£597£482£568£626
2025£617£498£587£571
2026£624£471£539£512
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shortlands & Park Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shortlands & Park Langley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BR1 4AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 20254, Farnaby Road, Bromley, BR1 4BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£940,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 20, Blyth Wood Park, 20, Blyth Road, Bromley, BR1 3TNFlatsLeasehold£600,000
19 May 2025Flat 18, Blyth Wood Park, 20, Blyth Road, Bromley, BR1 3TNFlatsLeasehold£276,000
04 Jun 2026Flat 8, Glaston Court, 3, Farnaby Road, Bromley, BR1 4BUFlatsLeasehold£266,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 6, Glaston Court, 3, Farnaby Road, Bromley, BR1 4BUFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the BR1 4AB postcode area, located within Bromley North & Sundridge, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BR1 4AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryValley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBromley MencapSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBishop Challoner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BR1 4AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BR1 4AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShah's32 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3QRWalking directions to Shah's
0.2 miCo-Op Food54 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3QZWalking directions to Co-Op Food
0.3 miBromley International Food Centre237-239 High Street, Bromley, BR1 1NZWalking directions to Bromley International Food Centre
0.3 miLondis108 London Road, Bromley, BR1 3RLWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury'sWalters Yard, Bromley, BR1 1TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromley district.

Band A£1,427
Band B£1,664
Band C£1,902
Band D£2,140
Band E£2,616
Band F£3,091
Band G£3,567
Band H£4,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BR1 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Grant

Shortlands & Park Langley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Gemma Turrell

Shortlands & Park Langley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Serena Gupta

Shortlands & Park Langley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Peter Fortune

Bromley and Biggin Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBromleyE09000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromley and Biggin HillE14001137
ParishBromley, unparished areaE43000196
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromley North & SundridgeE02000134
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromley 008AE01000674
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about BR1 4AB

Is BR1 4AB (Bromley North & Sundridge) safe?

The area around BR1 4AB records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BR1 4AB?

The median sale price around BR1 4AB in Bromley North & Sundridge is £600,000 (about £539 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BR1 4AB?

There are 13 schools close to BR1 4AB, including Valley Primary School (Good), Bromley Mencap and Bishop Challoner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BR1 4AB?

The closest station to BR1 4AB is Shortlands in TfL zone 4, about 471 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around BR1 4AB?

BR1 4AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BR1 4AB (Bromley North & Sundridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bromley and Biggin Hill covering BR1 4AB is Peter Fortune (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Grant (Conservative and Unionist Party), Gemma Turrell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Serena Gupta (Conservative and Unionist Party).