The average house price in Shortlands is £484,597, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shortlands house price trends over the last 30 years.
£1,066,290
£351,113
£785,121
£613,845
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Is Shortlands a nice place to live?
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.
How safe is Shortlands?
Shortlands has a low crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 40 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 46% below the national average, and 43% below the Outer London average.
What are the best schools in Shortlands?
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.
What are the demographics of Shortlands?
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.