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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

SW138EE

Trinity Church Road

SW139BY

Kilmington Road

SW130DX

Rectory Road

SW139LD

Barnes High Street

SW139RT

Castelnau

SW139AY

Verdun Road

SW130BT

Elm Grove Road

SW139JD

Glentham Road

SW139JL

Lonsdale Road

SW130DS

Meredyth Road

SW139JW

Barnes High Street

SW130BU

Elm Grove Road

SW139EB

Lonsdale Road

SW139QR

Walnut Tree Close

SW138EA

Trinity Church Road

SW139JR

Lonsdale Road

SW139RL

Church Walk

SW138QZ

Riverview Gardens

SW130EA

Glebe Road

SW139AG

Stillingfleet Road

SW139AB

Barnes Avenue

SW138DR

Arundel Terrace

SW139BL

Boileau Road

SW139BS

Nowell Road

SW130EF

Hillersdon Avenue

SW138DQ

Trinity Church Passage

SW138DU

Castelnau Gardens

SW130BH

Cardigan Road

SW130DZ

Glebe Road

SW138HB

Cartwright Way

SW139RH

Melville Road

SW138RA

Riverview Gardens

SW139NU

Lowther Road

SW139ED

Lonsdale Road

SW130DQ

Church Road

SW138AH

Wyatt Drive

SW139PN

Ullswater Road

SW139NL

Suffolk Road

SW139RS

Castelnau

SW139AT

Verdun Road

SW138EJ

Trinity Church Road

SW139QH

Gerard Road

SW139RR

Baronsmead Road

SW139NF

Parke Road

SW139BJ

Boileau Road

SW138AG

Wyatt Drive

SW139NJ

Parke Road

SW139JT

Barnes

SW139LY

Cumberland Road

SW139NE

Parke Road

SW130BW

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139AE

Stillingfleet Road

SW139NQ

Galata Road

SW139DH

Castelnau

SW139JU

Barnes

SW139HP

Byfeld Gardens

SW139QB

Lonsdale Road

SW139RQ

Gerard Road

SW139RE

Grange Road

SW139ND

Lowther Road

SW139EE

Castelnau Row

SW139NP

Lowther Road

SW130BN

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139QP

Walnut Tree Close

SW138DB

Devereux Lane

SW139QN

Lonsdale Road

SW139RZ

Westmoreland Road

SW139NN

Suffolk Road

SW138ET

Trinity Church Road

SW139PQ

Madrid Road

SW139JJ

Glentham Road

SW139PE

Newport Road

SW139RU

Castelnau

SW130BP

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139RB

Grange Road

SW139PY

Lonsdale Road

SW139QQ

Gerard Road

SW139JH

Glentham Cottages

SW138DY

Clavering Avenue

SW139HE

Church Road

SW139EU

Castelnau

SW138EN

Trinity Church Road

SW139QS

Coniston Close

SW139PR

Ferry Road

SW138EG

Trinity Church Road

SW139HQ

Church Road

SW139QF

Nassau Road

SW139RP

Castelnau

SW130NN

The Crescent

SW139AU

Verdun Road

SW138HW

Oriel Drive

SW139NR

Suffolk Road

SW138HT

Somerville Avenue

SW139LN

Barnes High Street

SW130BX

Elm Grove Road

SW139EH

Blakemore Gardens

SW139QT

Castelnau

SW139PS

Ferry Road

SW139ER

Castelnau

SW138HH

Somerville Avenue

Data Sources

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