Shortlands Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 0JL is located in the Shortlands & Park Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Beckenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shortlands Road, Bromley, BR2 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR3 6RP, BR2 0JP, BR2 0JR, BR3 6RW, BR2 0LZ, BR2 0NH, BR2 0LU, BR2 0LD, BR2 0NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BR2 0JL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BR2 0JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 28.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 57% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 51.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.5% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 47.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 69.3% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 82.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 82.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 82.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 1.7% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shortlands Road was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.3% higher than the Shortlands & Park Langley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shortlands Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Shortlands & Park Langley and the 331st highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2021-09-09 | £864,597 |
| Flat 2 93 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-08-16 | £409,956 |
| Flat 3 93 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-08-16 | £294,327 |
| Flat 1 93 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-08-14 | £494,049 |
| Flat 4 93 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-08-13 | £362,653 |
BR2 0JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BR2 0JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in BR2 0JL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | - not rated | 690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelsey Park Sports College Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,433 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner School 228 Bromley Road , Shortlands BR2 0BS | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckenham Convent School 79 Foxglove Road , BR3 2BH | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd Basco House , 27a Widmore Road BR1 1RW | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Mencap Station Road , BR1 3LP | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Grey - Beckenham | 96 Wickham Road, Beckenham | 923 yd | |
| Parc Franglaises | 94 Wickham Road, Beckenham | 923 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 2, 147 - 151 Westmoreland Road | 1,071 yd | |
| Truffles Kitchen Ltd | 125 Westmoreland Road, Bromley | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Langley Tennis Club | 44A Wickham Way, Beckenham | 837 yd | |
| South Hill Wood Bowling Club | South Hill Wood Recreation Ground, Tootswood Road | 854 yd | |
| Shortlands Tavern | Station Road, Shortlands | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 133 South Eden Park Road, Beckenham | 944 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Filling Station, 115 - 119 Westmoreland Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peters Church Hall MALMAINS WAY | 525 yd | |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 791 yd |
| St Barnabus Church Hall ST BARNABAS HALL ST BARNABAS HALL PERTH ROAD | 880 yd | |
| The Parklangley Club 44A 44A WICKHAM WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 935 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.