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Shortlands

Area · Outer London

B+
schoolsA+
amenitiesA+
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesB+

Housing

Average sold price: £484,597

  • all dwelling types£484,597
  • detached house prices£1,066,290
  • terraced house prices£613,845
  • semi-detached house prices£785,121
  • flats and maisonettes prices£351,113

Safety

Crime level: low

Crimes per 1,000: 39

Schools

    Transport

    • None recorded

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksNo car needed

    FAQ

    Q: Is Shortlands a nice place to live?
A: Yes, Shortlands is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Outer London. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Q: How safe is Shortlands?
A: Shortlands has a low crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 39 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 48% below the national average, and 45% below the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Shortlands?
A: Shortlands has 53 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include La Fontaine Academy, Highfield Infants' School, St Mark's Church of England Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Bickley Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Shortlands?
A: The majority of residents in Shortlands identify as White (British) (63%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (76%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.