Shortlands Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR2 0XW 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 0XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR2 0HE, BR2 0JJ, BR2 0HP, BR2 0NW, BR2 0JW, BR2 0JG, BR2 0LR, BR2 0YD, BR2 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR2 0XW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 55% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 39.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 40.7% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 55% | 56.5% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BR2 0XW this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 11.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 48.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 83.7% | 73.4% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 85.1% | 76.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 76.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 16.8% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.5% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shortlands Road was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Beckenham Town & Copers Cope average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Shortlands Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Beckenham Town & Copers Cope and the 78th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Everglades, 43 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-05-09 | £289,389 |
| Flat 15 Everglades, 43 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-02-14 | £260,361 |
| Flat 11 Everglades, 43 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-05-16 | £266,389 |
| Flat 10 Everglades, 43 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-09-12 | £286,667 |
| Flat 16 Everglades, 43 Shortlands Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2016-02-26 | £323,427 |
BR2 0XW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Kingswood Road , BR2 0HG | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue , BR3 6PY | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Highfield Drive , Shortlands BR2 0RX | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary School Beckenham Lane , Shortlands BR2 0DA | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Boys South Eden Park Road , BR3 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers The Hall School 49 Bromley Road , BR3 5PA | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Ltd 116 Widmore Road , BR1 3BE | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlands Tavern | Station Road, Shortlands | 641 yd | |
| Shortlands Golf Club | Meadow Road, Bromley | 748 yd | |
| South Hill Wood Bowling Club | South Hill Wood Recreation Ground, Tootswood Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Do | 79 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 700 yd | |
| Village Fish And Chips | 89 Beckenham Lane, Bromley | 700 yd | |
| Shortlands Tandoori | 100 Martins Road, Bromley | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner School BROMLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Shortlands Golf Club RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE | golf | 790 yd |
| Queensmead Recreation Ground QUEENSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Clare House Primary School Overbury Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 872 yd |
| Valley Primary School BECKENHAM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| St Peters Church Hall MALMAINS WAY | 915 yd | |
| St Barnabus Church Hall ST BARNABAS HALL ST BARNABAS HALL PERTH ROAD | 944 yd | |
| South Hill Woods Tennis Club TOOTSWOOD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.