Longlands is a suburban ward in the London Borough of Bexley, on the south‑eastern edge of London. Historically part of Kent until the creation of Greater London in 1965, it is largely residential with a mixture of inter‑war and post‑war housing, small shopping parades, local schools and community facilities that give it a quiet, family‑orientated feel.
The area benefits from good transport links into central London via nearby suburban rail stations and bus routes, and straightforward road access towards the A2 and neighbouring centres such as Sidcup and Welling. Community groups and occasional local regeneration projects keep public spaces and high streets active, reflecting the practical suburban priorities of local residents.
Postcode districts covering Longlands
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 17.6 miles
- Islington 11.8 miles
- City of Westminster 12.3 miles
- Bexley 3.3 miles
- Sutton 12.7 miles
- Crawley 24.7 miles
- Croydon 8.7 miles
- Harrow 21.5 miles
- Basildon 18.6 miles
- Maidstone 21.5 miles
- Gillingham 21.4 miles
- Harlow 23.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blackfen & Lamorbey Ward 1.1 miles
- Sidcup Ward 1.2 miles
- Chislehurst Ward 1.2 miles
- Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Ward 1.3 miles
- Eltham Town & Avery Hill Ward 1.6 miles
- Blendon & Penhill Ward 1.7 miles
- Mottingham Ward 2.1 miles
- Falconwood & Welling Ward 2.1 miles
- St. Paul's Cray Ward 2.2 miles
- St. Mary's & St. James Ward 2.4 miles
- Eltham Park & Progress Ward 2.6 miles
- Bickley & Sundridge Ward 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Longlands
SE9 3RQ, DA14 6NX, DA15 7BG, DA15 7HH, DA14 6TB, DA14 6NP, DA14 6FE, DA15 7NG, DA14 6RX … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 5.5 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 22.1 miles
- Sidcup Railway Station 0.7 miles
- New Eltham Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 10 miles
Hotels near Longlands Ad
- The Crown Inn 4 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn London Sidcup 3 0.6 miles
- Brama 4 3.4 miles
- The Bulls Head Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 3.9 miles
- Delta Hotels Bexleyheath 4 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn London Eltham 3 1.1 miles
- The Crown Rooms 4 5.3 miles
- The Clarendon Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 3.1 miles
Schools in Longlands
- Benedict House Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Dulverton Primary School Primary
- Longlands Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Greenwich - Avery Hill University 1.3 miles
- Park View Road Stadium 2.5 miles
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 2.7 miles
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.6 miles
- The Valley Stadium 4.6 miles
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 5 miles
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 5.1 miles
- Queen's House Museum 5.4 miles
- National Maritime Museum Museum 5.4 miles
- National Maritime Museum Gardens Gardens 5.4 miles
- Old Royal Naval College Museum 5.6 miles
- Beckenham Library Library 5.6 miles