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About

Barnes ward occupies a low-lying bend of the Thames, characterised by expansive common land and a network of quiet residential streets. Its centre is dominated by the large, open spaces of Barnes Common and the adjacent Wetland Centre, a significant wildlife reserve created from former reservoirs. The area maintains a distinct separation from busier urban centres, with a high street of independent shops and a notable village green that hosts a weekly farmers' market.

The residential architecture is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian houses, alongside modern apartment developments near the riverfront. Transport is defined by railway connections at Barnes Bridge and Barnes stations, rather than underground lines. A specific local landmark is the Olympic Studios building, originally a film studio and later a renowned recording facility, which now operates as a cinema and restaurant.

Area overview

On average Barnes has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnes is £104,664 per year. There are 5 schools in Barnes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Barnes is home to around 10,424 people, with a population density of about 3,812.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Barnes Population
10,424
Population density
3,812.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.36(-35%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.4(-47%)
Vehicle crime
13.14(+40%)
Burglary
5.37(-2%)
Other theft
4.7(-59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,232
59.78%
Other White
1,922
18.44%
Other
285
2.73%
Indian
283
2.71%
Other Asian
274
2.63%
Total population: 10,425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,401
63.92%
Level 3 (A level)
956
11.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
8.84%
No qualifications
675
7.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
324
3.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,385
32.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,090
25.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,005
23.43%
Other social rented
517
12.05%
Social rents from council
169
3.94%
Total households: 4,290

Property prices in Barnes

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £1,300,000 in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,985 up to £10,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£5,070,000
Flats29£665,000
Semi-Detached20£2,375,000
Terraced31£1,495,000

10 years median price trend in Barnes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.

All postcodes in Barnes

SW138EL

Trinity Church Road

SW139ET

Castelnau

SW139JP

Lonsdale Road

SW138HF

Oriel Drive

SW130BJ

Bellevue Road

SW138DA

Devereux Lane

SW138AJ

Wyatt Drive

SW138DL

Merthyr Terrace

SW139EW

Castelnau

SW130EQ

Laurel Road

SW139EX

Castelnau

SW130ED

Glebe Road

SW139LL

St Anns Road

SW139AL

Barnes Avenue

SW139HD

King Edward Mews

SW139JX

Barnes High Street

SW139QE

Nassau Road

SW139RF

The Hermitage

SW138SB

St Edmunds Square

SW139PJ

Ullswater Road

SW138SA

St Edmunds Square

SW138DX

Clavering Avenue

SW139NG

Parke Road

SW139EY

Fielding Mews

SW130BY

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139WT

Queen Elizabeth Walk

SW139JY

Barnes

SW138HS

Somerville Avenue

SW139NH

Atherton Road

SW139BH

Washington Road

SW138HG

Oriel Drive

SW139DW

Castelnau

SW139QU

Castelnau

SW139PZ

Lyric Road

SW138BG

Burges Grove

SW138AA

Wyatt Drive

SW139AP

Howsman Road

SW138QY

Riverview Gardens

SW139HT

Ferry Road

SW139RX

Ferry Road

SW139AS

Lonsdale Road

SW139LT

Swan Place

SW130DR

Glebe Road

SW139QD

Nassau Road

SW139HJ

Kitson Road

SW138HA

Heidegger Crescent

SW139EL

Castelnau

SW130DB

Rocks Lane

SW139LF

Barnes High Street

SW139LE

Barnes High Street

SW139AA

Barnes Avenue

SW138HJ

Keble Place

SW139BE

Washington Road

SW139BG

Washington Road

SW139BX

Nowell Road

SW139BQ

Washington Road

SW139HR

Church Road

SW139BW

Boileau Road

SW139RY

Westmoreland Road

SW139BT

Nowell Road

SW139LG

Melrose Road

SW139HL

Byfeld Gardens

SW130EB

Glebe Road

SW139AJ

Barnes Avenue

SW139AH

Everdon Road

SW139NT

Lowther Road

SW139HH

Church Road

SW139BP

Boileau Road

SW139HN

Church Road

SW139AR

Lonsdale Road

SW139RJ

Melville Road

SW139JF

Lillian Road

SW138DS

Arundel Terrace

SW139JQ

St Hildas Road

SW139AD

Kentwode Green

SW139PP

Ferry Road

SW139EA

Castelnau

SW139DB

Jenner Place

SW138EB

Trinity Church Road

SW130BL

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139DA

Lonsdale Road

SW139QX

Castelnau

SW139HW

Bracken Gardens

SW138AN

Wyatt Drive

SW139JG

Lillian Road

SW139PF

Madrid Road

SW130DT

Rectory Road

SW139NX

Lowther Road

SW138AB

Wyatt Drive

SW139SF

Barnes

SW139PD

Madrid Road

SW139RG

Gerard Road

SW138AL

Wyatt Drive

SW138ED

Trinity Church Road

SW130EE

Laurel Road

SW139LH

St Anns Road

SW139SA

Queen Elizabeth Walk

SW139JE

St Hildas Road

SW130DU

Rectory Road

SW130BS

Elm Grove Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.