Postcode Analysis Bromley, London

SHORTLANDS ROAD, BR2 0JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTLANDS ROAD, BR2 0JH.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 67,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BR2 0JH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British69.2%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour31
Vehicle crime20
Burglary15
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Outstanding363 pupils0.2 km
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Highfield Infants' School

Outstanding269 pupils0.7 km
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Valley Primary School

Good433 pupils0.7 km
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Highfield Junior School

Good363 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Good397 pupils1.0 km
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Clare House Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good411 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
local_bar

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

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