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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 2 schools in Barnes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£1,300,000
Price per sq ft£948
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£698K – £2.3M

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £1,300,000 (about £948 per square foot) in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,985 up to £10,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£4,485,000£1,358
Semi-Detached23£2,450,000£1,046
Terraced37£1,495,000£942
Flats35£675,000£798

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,575,000£530,000£2,287,500£1,472,500
2017£2,030,000£730,000£2,087,500£1,450,000
2018£2,015,000£735,000£2,200,000£1,500,000
2019£2,300,000£722,500£1,800,000£1,440,000
2020£2,875,000£700,000£2,316,500£1,600,000
2021£1,850,000£700,000£2,562,500£1,700,000
2022£3,450,000£817,500£2,537,500£1,648,050
2023£2,635,000£800,000£2,290,625£1,465,000
2024£2,950,000£782,000£2,301,760£1,860,000
2025£4,270,000£675,000£2,225,000£1,495,000
2026£670,000£2,650,000£1,531,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£665£948£922£834
2017£1,255£876£992£896
2018£908£849£948£857
2019£1,075£783£1,050£902
2020£1,054£801£1,024£914
2021£1,106£833£1,045£918
2022£1,156£855£1,108£974
2023£1,275£851£1,111£914
2024£1,147£864£1,073£1,026
2025£1,329£785£1,046£941
2026£798£1,071£874
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.