Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Shortlands is a suburb of South East London, England, within the London Borough of Bromley. It has been part of Greater London since 1965, and was previously part of the historic county of Kent. It is located between west of Bromley and east of Beckenham. “
Other areas nearby
If you are not completely sure that you want to move the area check out our other guides about cities in the nearby vicinity
What kind of things are there to do in the city of Shortlands?
It could be that Shortlands has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Shortlands. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Shortlands.
Also, knowing what’s available in Shortlands and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
Find your local estate agent in Shortlands
Exploring Shortlands? That’s a great first step. The next one is finding an experienced estate agent who knows the area inside out.
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What type of amenities may you need in Shortlands?
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Shortlands name before moving in the neighbourhood.
What schools are nearby in Shortlands?
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Shortlands vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul’s Girls’ School | Brook Green, London | 4.5 | 30 |
| Sacred Heart High School | 212 Hammersmith Road, London | 4 | 20 |
| William Morris Sixth Form | Saint Dunstan’s Road, London | 3.5 | 20 |
| Parayhouse School | Colet Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| Swingland – Swing Dance Classes & Events (A-Train & The Swing Ball) | Swingland c/o The Hammersmith Club, 11 Rutland Grove, London | 4.8 | 11 |
| Step By Step Day Nursery | 1 Bridge Avenue, London | 2.7 | 3 |
| Addison Pre School | Brook Green, London | N/A | N/A |
| Wordshark Numbershark – programs for reading, spelling, numeracy | Chancery House, 1 Lochaline Street, London | 4.7 | 3 |
| UK expekt.com | Colet Court, 100 Hammersmith Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Brook Green Nursery Ltd | 49 Brook Green, London | 5 | 2 |
| Bute House Preparatory School for Girls | London | 5 | 4 |
| Singing Lessons in West London | Glazbury Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Millie’s House Nursery & Pre-school | Distillery Lane, London | 3 | 14 |
| St Paul’s CE Primary School | Worlidge Street, London | 5 | 2 |
| Kensington Wade School | Fulham Palace Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| St James Senior Girls’ School | Earsby Street, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| West London Free School Academy Trust | Cambridge Grove, London | N/A | N/A |
| Falcons School for Boys | 6 Greyhound Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| TLG West London Centre | Tasso Baptist Church, 138 Greyhound Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Slb | 20 Macbeth Street, London | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Shortlands
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Shortlands to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington (Olympia) | Kensington Olympia Station, Olympia Way, London | 3.9 | 120 |
| Hammersmith | Hammersmith (D & P) Station Underground Ltd, Hammersmith Station, Hammersmith Broadway, London | 4.2 | 262 |
| Hammersmith | Underground Ltd, Beadon Road, London | 4.1 | 176 |
| Barons Court | Underground Ltd, Palliser Road, London | 4.1 | 149 |
| West Kensington | North End Road, London | 3.7 | 68 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Shortlands?
Shortlands has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Cross Hospital | Fulham Palace Road, London | 3.7 | 649 |
| Dispensaire Francais Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance | 184 Hammersmith Road, London | 4.2 | 19 |
| St. Dunstan’s Clinic | Saint Dunstan’s Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Surgicare Medical Group Ltd | The Triangle, 5-17 Hammersmith Grove, London | 1 | 1 |
| Medical Imprint | 174 Hammersmith Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Charing Cross Hospital Delivery Bay | 3 Claybrook Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Enhance Medical Group | The Triangle, 5-17 Hammersmith Grove, London | 4.2 | 69 |
| Algomed UK | 1 Lyric Square, London | 5 | 5 |
| Clear Earwax Clinic Hammersmith | 70 Blythe Road, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Acute Medical Unit | United Kingdom | 4 | 1 |
| Work (The Claybrook Center) | 37 Claybrook Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kings Medical & Cosmetic Clinic | 36 North End Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| DocTap Private GP | 97-99 King Street, London | 4.7 | 36 |
| Ear Wax Removal Clinic – Hammersmith Hearing | 97, 99 King Street, London | 5 | 2 |
| AVADA HEALTH | 121 King Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Kensington Park Medical Centre | 75 Russell Road, London | 2.9 | 141 |
| Falkland House | Edith Villas, London | N/A | N/A |
| Milson Road Health Centre | 1, 13 Milson Road, London | 2.8 | 29 |
| West Kensington NHS GP Surgery | Health Centre, 1-13 Milson Road, London | 4.3 | 35 |
| Sterndale Surgery NHS GP Practice | Health Centre 1, 13 Milson Road, London | 4 | 102 |
Post offices of Shortlands
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Post Office. | 8-10 North End Road, London | 3.1 | 111 |
| Brook Green News & Post Office | 146 Shepherds Bush Road, London | 4.2 | 106 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | 24-10 Gledstanes Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail West Kensington Delivery Office | Blythe Road, London | 2.9 | 73 |
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View allThings that make us love Shortlands
What makes the heart of Shortlands? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Shortlands to help you decide to move in there.
Parks and green spaces in Shortlands
Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Shortlands in more detail.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Green | Brook Green, London | 4.4 | 369 |
| Furnivall Gardens | Furnivall Gardens, 52a Rutland Grove, London | 4.5 | 949 |
| Saint Paul’s Green | 27 King Street, London | 4.5 | 80 |
| St Paul’s Gardens | London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Lily Close Green | 37 Lily Close, London | N/A | N/A |
| Frank Banfield Park | 1-15 Distillery Road, London | 4.3 | 261 |
| Dementia Garden | Education Centre, London | 1 | 1 |
| Marcus Garvey Park | 29 North End Road, London | 3.9 | 117 |
| Gwendwr Gardens Open Space | 45 Talgarth Road, London | 3 | 1 |
| Springvale Terrace | 22 Springvale Terrace, London | N/A | N/A |
| Gwendwr Gardens | Gwendwr Road, London | 4.5 | 49 |
| This garden | Thames Path, London | 5 | 3 |
| Kensington Dog park | West Kensington, London | 3.3 | 9 |
| BECKETT WHARF PARK | Lower Mall, London | N/A | N/A |
| Loris Community Gardens | Loris Road, London | 4.4 | 5 |
| Bayonne Park | Hammersmith, London | 4.2 | 5 |
| Russell Road Kitchen Garden Club | Kensington, London | 3 | 1 |
| Bayonne Park | Hammersmith | N/A | N/A |
| Loris Community Garden | Hammersmith | N/A | N/A |
| Metropolitan Open Land | London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Shortlands. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Shortlands
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Rugby Football Club | Balmoral Avenue Beckenham BR3 3RD | Since summer 2021, the club welcomes CAMRA members who should be prepared to sign in and show their membership card. |
| Beckenham Sports Club | 19 Foxgrove Rd Beckenham BR3 5AS | Famous cricket and – in particular – tennis club with a host of world-renowned tennis players on the honours board in the bar. These date back to a time when this venue was used for a pre-Wimbledon warm-up event. |
| Bricklayers Arms | 237 High Street Beckenham BR3 1BN | A traditional high-street pub providing a friendly welcome to a clientele of all ages, including families and dogs. The L-shaped bar has wooden flooring with plenty of tables. The interior decor has old photographs of Beckenham, a piano and more eclectic items including an old petrol pump and a super-life size Spider Man on one wall. There is an open log fire in winter and a covered outdoor seating area with heaters and even a TV screen. |
| Chancery | 90 Bromley Road Beckenham BR3 5NP | Family-run Victorian local situated between Beckenham and Shortlands with a main U-shaped bar and a separate quiet lounge. The pub reopened as a Gastropub in October 2014 following substantial and sensitive refurbishment and with a new name. The extensive menu changes with the season and no frozen food is used. Casual drinkers are still welcomed – the pub has six handpumps, but away from busy times only three to four will be operational. Admission not allowed after 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. |
| Coach & Horses | Burnhill Road Beckenham BR3 3LA | A friendly and traditional local convenient for the High Street , and now operated by Town Bar and Sports. The pub was undergoing a major refurbishment in 2020 as the Covid-19 crisis struck, and reopened in August when the work was completed, complete with new exterior signage. There is a large patio at the front with pub with several benches and tables, which have been renovated as part of the refurbishment. The exterior work is also evident in the rear, with a prominent mural of the London skyline on display in the back garden. Internally there are new light fittings, wooden floorings, and new tiling behind the bar. In short, not much has been left unchanged. Well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity of Beckenham High Street. All the photography on this page is after the 2020 refurbishment. |
| Erin’s | 150-154 High Street Beckenham BR3 1EA | Re-opened on 22nd September 2023 under a new name “Erin’s” as an AK Whelan pub after a £750,000 makeover. Named after the owner’s daughter, the theme is that of a modern Irish pub with mirrors, bric-a-bric and a dark blue, maroon and gold colour scheme to create what is described as “an opulent effect” along with a striking mural and hanging garden from the ceiling. In the evening, the subdued lighting gives a more intimate atmosphere. |
| George Inn | 111 High Street Beckenham BR3 1AG | The George Inn dates back over 350 years and was the last coaching inn on the route to London. The pub attracts a wide age range, although more of a younger crowd attend at weekends. The range of beers has increased in recent years, with 5 or 6 on offer most days. A reasonable choice of food is available and is of the pub grub style – burgers, pies, steak, fish and chips etc. Piped music plays on a 2 hour loop, but is generally not too intrusive. A TV shows BBC News channel (muted, with subtitles) and occasionally football/rugby, if on terrestrial TV. |
| Jolly Woodman | 9 Chancery Lane Beckenham BR3 6NR | A friendly traditional local popular with a mixed clientele of all ages for its homely convivial atmosphere and welcoming to visitors. Situated in a quiet street in a conservation area off the main road, this retains the look and feel of a country pub. Built in 1840 as an ale house, this would once have been surrounded by countryside. The front room is small with half-height matchboard panelling, old fixed bench seating and a drinking shelf along with leaded glass in the windows and a stove. The door to the right was once used for off-sales. The bar itself has tongue and groove panelling with a plain and well-worn counter. An opening leads to a larger back room, also with panelling, in an L-shaped configuration created in the 1970s. Toilets are outside across the courtyard. |
| Langley Park Golf Club | Barnfield Wood Road Beckenham BR3 6SZ | Access to the bar is currently limited to club members only. |
| O’Neill’s | 9 High Street Beckenham BR3 1AZ | The pub opened as a Charringtons pub named the “Golden Arrow” in the 1960’s, complete with a railway signal erected on the pavement outside. A regional British Rail office was located above and behind the pub. The railway connection is now lost, and instead we have a spacious single bar O’Neills with the normal grey/green colour scheme, very convenient for bus, rail and tram travellers alike. Lots of tables and seating, including on the patio in front of the pub. Dogs not allowed inside but permitted on the outside patio. Real ale introduced in March 2014 with three handpumps, In 2018, real ale availability was sadly reduced to Sharp’s Doom Bar only. |
| Three Hounds Beer Company | 57 Beckenham Road Beckenham BR3 4PR | This bar/off-licence opened during the 2020 Covid crisis, and as lockdown eased was able to open more fully in Summer 2021. The premises are more spacious than the frontage would indicate, and around 50 customers can be seated over two floors, with more benches at the front of the pub. |
| West Beckenham Conservative Club | Sidney Road Beckenham BR3 4PX | |
| Eden Park | 422 Upper Elmers End Road Eden Park BR3 3HQ | Despite being a Carvery, this pub has a split-level bar area used by non-diners as well as those having a pre-dinner drink. There is also a large outside drinking area to the front and side of the pub. Also serves breakfast, check with pub for breakfast opening times. |
| Elm Tree | 116 Croydon Road Elmers End BR3 4DF | The pub, formerly named to William IV, reopened in March 2015, following a complete refurbishment. There is now a tastefully done comfortable interior retaining original features such as panelling and fireplaces. There is more of an emphasis on food than before – mainly traditional pub fare, and an Irish theme. |
Are there a lot of supermarkets in Shortlands?
Out of all the other services in Shortlands, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Shortlands.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s | Williamson Road, London | 4.2 | 3732 |
| Tesco Express | 8-9 Salisbury Road, Green Lanes, London | 2.8 | 101 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 333-337 West Green Road, London | 3.2 | 32 |
| Poundland | Unit 5, Arena Shopping Park, London | 4.2 | 400 |
| Tesco Express | 308 West Green Road, London | 3.1 | 74 |
| Turkish Food Market | 385-387 Green Lanes, London | 4.2 | 200 |
| Maqsood News London | 503 Green Lanes, London | 4.3 | 37 |
| Iceland Supermarket London | 17-19 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London | 4 | 591 |
| Sama Food UK | 578, 580 Green Lanes, London | 4.1 | 145 |
| Evmolpia | 570 Green Lanes, London | 4.5 | 42 |
| Yasar Halim, Harringay | 491 Green Lanes, London | 4.1 | 188 |
| Elvan food center | 589-591 Green Lanes, London | 3 | 2 |
| Dostlar | 425-427 Green Lanes, London | 4.5 | 231 |
| Aksu Food Centre London | 655 Green Lanes, London | 3.7 | 37 |
| Buy 2 Save Supermarket (Harringay) | 63-64 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, London | 4.2 | 57 |
| Cudi Food Center West Green | West Green Road, Duckett’s Green, London | 4.4 | 150 |
| GREENS FOOD YAVUZLAR | Grand Parade, London | 3.9 | 50 |
| ALDI | Unit 6, Arena Shopping Park, Williamson Road, London | 4.3 | 323 |
| Atakan | 315 West Green Road, London | 4 | 24 |
| New Istanbul Supermarket | 45 Quernmore Road, London | 3.8 | 18 |
Restaurants in the area
Shortlands has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Hammersmith | 51 Queen Caroline Street, London | 4.3 | 838 |
| The Hand & Flower, Olympia | 1 Hammersmith Road, London | 4.3 | 1424 |
| Riverside Studios | 101 Queen Caroline Street, London | 4.3 | 1364 |
| The River Café | Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London | 4.3 | 1594 |
| The Queen’s Head, Hammersmith | 13 Brook Green, London | 4.3 | 1554 |
| The Latymers, Hammersmith | 157 Hammersmith Road, London | 4.3 | 1294 |
| The Albion | 121 Hammersmith Road, London | 4.3 | 426 |
| The Popeseye Steak House | 108 Blythe Road, London | 4.3 | 182 |
| Biddy Mulligan’s Olympia | 43 Blythe Road, London | 4.3 | 555 |
| The Bird in Hand | 88 Masbro Road, Brook Green, London | 4.3 | 613 |
| The Blue Anchor | 13 Lower Mall, London | 4.3 | 1960 |
| Miran Masala (Indian/Punjabi/Pakistani/Desi) Kensington Olympia | 3 Hammersmith Road, olympia | 4.3 | 483 |
| The Havelock Tavern | 57 Masbro Road, London | 4.3 | 592 |
| The Pear Tree | 14 Margravine Road, London | 4.3 | 437 |
| The Dartmouth Castle | 26 Glenthorne Road, London | 4.3 | 553 |
| The William Morris – JD Wetherspoon | 2-4 King Street, London | 4.3 | 4008 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – West Kensington | 13, To, 15 North End Parade, London | 4.3 | 223 |
| Rutland Arms | 15 Lower Mall, London | 4.3 | 1284 |
| The Cumberland Arms | 29 North End Road, London | 4.3 | 680 |
| Mimino Georgian Restaurant | Olympia, 44 Blythe Road, London | 4.3 | 212 |
Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Shortlands
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Shortlands might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith Fitness and Squash Centre | Chalk Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 175 |
| Charing Cross Sports Club | Aspenlea Road, London | 4.3 | 175 |
| Yoga Instructor London | Chalk Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Fitness First | 26-28 Hammersmith Grove, London | 4.3 | 516 |
| Better Gym | 8DW, Chalk Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 72 |
| Healthy Mums West London | 109 B Yeldham Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Surge Fitness Hammersmith | 232 Shepherds Bush Road, London | 4.3 | 47 |
| PureGym London Hammersmith Palais | 242 Shepherds Bush Road, London | 4.3 | 744 |
| Boom Cycle – Hammersmith | 10 Hammersmith Grove, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| FRAME Hammersmith | Hammersmith, Unit 17, Livat, King Street, London | 4.3 | 66 |
| Mina Stephens Pilates | Queen’s Club, Palliser Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| LOVE BASKETBALL ACADEMY | 18 Iffley Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| State of Mind Fitness | Galena Arches, 82 Galena Road, London | 4.3 | 25 |
| Pilates by Helena | 13 Larnach Road, London | 4.3 | 37 |
| Wing Chun Kung Fu Hammersmith | 7 Bradmore Park Road, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| K A F I T • G L O B A L | 166 Hammersmith Road, London | 4.3 | 90 |
| Fly-Fit | Aerialand, Galena house, 8-30 Galena Road, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| GO Mammoth | Westside School, 8-30 Galena Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Lumi Power Yoga | 121 King Street, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy HQ | Ground Floor, Glen House, 22-24 Glenthorne Road, London | 4.3 | 143 |
Galleries and Museums
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Shortlands, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
Last Updated on March 26, 2026