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About

North Barnes occupies a bend of the Thames in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, characterised by its quiet residential streets and proximity to riverside paths. The area is largely composed of family homes, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along tree-lined roads. Its western edge is defined by the open green spaces of Barn Elms Playing Fields, which provide extensive sports facilities and walking areas away from the main riverfront.

A notable feature is the presence of the historic Barnes Railway Bridge, a listed structure with a separate pedestrian footbridge offering views over the tidal river and the wetlands beyond. The local high street, Barnes High Street, serves as a central hub with independent shops and cafes. The area maintains a distinct separation from busier urban centres, partly due to its position within a protected Metropolitan Open Land corridor that limits development.

Area overview

On average North Barnes has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Barnes is £104,617 per year. There are 2 schools in North 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. North Barnes is home to around 10,130 people, with a population density of about 3,837.1 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

North Barnes Population
10,130
Population density
3,837.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.58(-38%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.91(-52%)
Vehicle crime
11.65(+24%)
Burglary
4.94(-10%)
Other theft
4.44(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,993
59.13%
Other White
1,880
18.55%
Other
285
2.81%
Indian
282
2.78%
Other Asian
271
2.67%
Total population: 10,135

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,233
63.74%
Level 3 (A level)
931
11.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
726
8.84%
No qualifications
659
8.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
319
3.89%
Total 16+ residents: 8,210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,325
31.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,052
25.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
991
23.73%
Other social rented
517
12.38%
Social rents from council
169
4.05%
Total households: 4,177

Property prices in North Barnes

Median price£1,287,500
Price per sq ft£944
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£694K – £2.3M

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £1,287,500 (about £944 per square foot) in North 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 North Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£4,485,000£1,358
Semi-Detached23£2,450,000£1,046
Terraced34£1,487,503£931
Flats35£675,000£798

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,575,000£530,000£2,175,000£1,472,500
2017£2,030,000£730,000£2,000,000£1,425,000
2018£1,780,000£735,000£2,200,000£1,437,500
2019£4,050,000£722,500£1,790,000£1,380,000
2020£3,100,000£700,000£2,316,500£1,525,000
2021£1,875,000£700,000£2,575,000£1,580,000
2022£3,855,000£817,500£2,495,252£1,648,050
2023£2,635,000£787,500£2,260,313£1,450,000
2024£2,950,000£782,000£2,301,760£1,800,000
2025£4,270,000£675,000£2,150,000£1,487,503
2026£670,000£2,650,000£1,531,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Barnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£665£948£937£834
2017£1,255£876£987£888
2018£852£849£946£849
2019£1,147£783£1,049£893
2020£1,109£801£1,024£914
2021£1,101£833£1,037£896
2022£1,199£855£1,101£974
2023£1,275£851£1,105£907
2024£1,147£864£1,073£1,021
2025£1,329£785£1,041£931
2026£798£1,071£874
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Barnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about North Barnes

Is North Barnes safe?

North Barnes records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in North Barnes?

The median sale price in North Barnes is £1,287,500 (about £944 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in North Barnes?

North Barnes has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is North Barnes?

North Barnes scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in North Barnes sits around rank 26,582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in North Barnes?

The average household income in North Barnes is around £104,617 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in North Barnes

SW139RR

Baronsmead Road

SW139AN

Verdun Road

SW130DD

Ironmonger Mews

SW139JF

Lillian Road

SW130DX

Rectory Road

SW139BS

Nowell Road

SW138AB

Wyatt Drive

SW138AJ

Wyatt Drive

SW130DZ

Glebe Road

SW138DY

Clavering Avenue

SW139LJ

St Anns Road

SW139BT

Nowell Road

SW138ES

Trinity Church Road

SW139JU

Barnes

SW130BU

Elm Grove Road

SW139JY

Barnes

SW139AH

Everdon Road

SW139RH

Melville Road

SW139AF

Stillingfleet Road

SW139AR

Lonsdale Road

SW139BG

Washington Road

SW138BG

Burges Grove

SW139RS

Castelnau

SW139PY

Lonsdale Road

SW139PP

Ferry Road

SW139JG

Lillian Road

SW139LF

Barnes High Street

SW139EA

Castelnau

SW139NP

Lowther Road

SW139DW

Castelnau

SW139AT

Verdun Road

SW139RU

Castelnau

SW139QG

Nassau Road

SW139PG

Madrid Road

SW139AW

Howsman Road

SW139RJ

Melville Road

SW139BZ

Kilmington Road

SW139QS

Coniston Close

SW139EW

Castelnau

SW139NW

Lowther Road

SW138EG

Trinity Church Road

SW130BS

Elm Grove Road

SW139SA

Queen Elizabeth Walk

SW138HT

Somerville Avenue

SW138AH

Wyatt Drive

SW139JJ

Glentham Road

SW139LG

Melrose Road

SW138AA

Wyatt Drive

SW138DP

Arundel Terrace

SW139EN

The Spinney

SW139EL

Castelnau

SW139HD

King Edward Mews

SW139BN

Boileau Road

SW139LD

Barnes High Street

SW130BP

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139RY

Westmoreland Road

SW138HW

Oriel Drive

SW139QA

Lyric Road

SW138EL

Trinity Church Road

SW138EN

Trinity Church Road

SW139HH

Church Road

SW139SF

Barnes

SW139WT

Queen Elizabeth Walk

SW139NY

Berkeley Road

SW139AD

Kentwode Green

SW138EH

Trinity Church Road

SW139PL

Ullswater Road

SW139RP

Castelnau

SW139LN

Barnes High Street

SW139JE

St Hildas Road

SW139PF

Madrid Road

SW138RB

Brasenose Drive

SW139DA

Lonsdale Road

SW138AG

Wyatt Drive

SW139HN

Church Road

SW130BX

Elm Grove Road

SW138DR

Arundel Terrace

SW138ET

Trinity Church Road

SW139EH

Blakemore Gardens

SW139JR

Lonsdale Road

SW138HB

Cartwright Way

SW139JQ

St Hildas Road

SW139BL

Boileau Road

SW139QR

Walnut Tree Close

SW138HF

Oriel Drive

SW139EX

Castelnau

SW139NL

Suffolk Road

SW139EB

Lonsdale Road

SW139NF

Parke Road

SW130DE

Barnes

SW139JB

Glentham Road

SW139BW

Boileau Road

SW138DA

Devereux Lane

SW139BX

Nowell Road

SW130DS

Meredyth Road

SW139EE

Castelnau Row

SW138DX

Clavering Avenue

SW139NJ

Parke Road

SW139EY

Fielding Mews

SW139NS

Belgrave Road

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.