BR2 0JH is a sought-after residential area on Shortlands Road, 0.4km from Shortlands in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Shortlands & Park Langley ward and the Beckenham constituency.
Within the BR2 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bromley.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 0JH are sourced from Output Area E00004044 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORTLANDS ROAD, BR2 0JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTLANDS ROAD, BR2 0JH.
211
50
£ 67,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 0JH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BR2 0JH — age 50, 46% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 0JH. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 415,000
2 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 0JH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Highfield Infants' School
Valley Primary School
Highfield Junior School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Clare House Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bowl O Pho1.0 km
- Diners Inn1.0 km
- Sanxia Renjia1.0 km
- Blue Harbour Restaurant0.9 km
- Texas Jacks1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Ezo BBQ0.9 km
- Shortlands Tandoori0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- The Village Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Fu Do0.4 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Refreshers0.5 km
- ESSO Service Station0.8 km
- Aswi Newsagents0.3 km
- Bromley Picturehouse1.0 km
- Mixta1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Shortlands Tavern0.4 km
- Star And Garter1.0 km
- Swan And Mitre0.9 km
- Barrel & Horn1.0 km
- Metropolis0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shortlands0.3 km
- Ravensbourne1.3 km
- Bromley South1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shortlands Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BR20JH · Data under Open Government Licence