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 miles28.4 km
- Islington 11.8 miles19 km
- City of Westminster 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Bexley 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Sutton 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Crawley 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Croydon 8.7 miles14 km
- Harrow 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Basildon 18.6 miles30 km
- Maidstone 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Gillingham 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Harlow 23.5 miles37.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Blackfen & Lamorbey Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Sidcup Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Chislehurst Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Eltham Town & Avery Hill Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Blendon & Penhill Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Mottingham Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Falconwood & Welling Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- St. Paul's Cray Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- St. Mary's & St. James Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Eltham Park & Progress Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Bickley & Sundridge Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Longlands
DA14 6DG, DA14 6PP, DA15 7PQ, DA14 6DD, DA15 7PF, DA15 7NH, DA15 7PD, DA15 7LJ, DA15 7LT … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 5.5 miles8.8 km
- London Gatwick Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Sidcup Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- New Eltham Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 10 miles16 km
Hotels near Longlands Ad
- Holiday Inn London-Bexley 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Brama 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Bromley Court Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Bexley Village Hotel 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Station Hotel 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Mitre by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ibis London Canning Town 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Summerfield Pub & Boutique Rooms 3.4 miles5.4 km
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 miles2.1 km
- Park View Road Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Hadlow College Mottingham College 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Glades Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Valley Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- North Woolwich Old Station Museum Museum 5 miles8 km
- Peter Harrison Planetarium Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Queen's House Museum 5.4 miles8.7 km
- National Maritime Museum Museum 5.4 miles8.7 km
- National Maritime Museum Gardens Gardens 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Old Royal Naval College Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Beckenham Library Library 5.6 miles9 km