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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 schools in North 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. 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

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £1,287,500 in North 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 North 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 North Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£5,070,000
Flats29£665,000
Semi-Detached20£2,375,000
Terraced28£1,447,500

10 years median price trend in North Barnes

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

All postcodes in North Barnes

SW138DQ

Trinity Church Passage

SW139AA

Barnes Avenue

SW139HR

Church Road

SW139BH

Washington Road

SW130DY

Meredyth Road

SW139QU

Castelnau

SW139AB

Barnes Avenue

SW139AY

Verdun Road

SW138EF

Trinity Church Road

SW139AL

Barnes Avenue

SW138HA

Heidegger Crescent

SW130BJ

Bellevue Road

SW139RL

Church Walk

SW138DS

Arundel Terrace

SW139NA

Suffolk Road

SW139HQ

Church Road

SW139PQ

Madrid Road

SW139NB

Suffolk Road

SW139EQ

Castelnau Place

SW139QD

Nassau Road

SW138AN

Wyatt Drive

SW138HG

Oriel Drive

SW130BY

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139BQ

Washington Road

SW138HH

Somerville Avenue

SW139AU

Verdun Road

SW138EA

Trinity Church Road

SW139ER

Castelnau

SW139LT

Swan Place

SW138DL

Merthyr Terrace

SW139AP

Howsman Road

SW139NU

Lowther Road

SW139RG

Gerard Road

SW139NE

Parke Road

SW139JD

Glentham Road

SW138HS

Somerville Avenue

SW139BE

Washington Road

SW138HL

Keble Place

SW139HT

Ferry Road

SW139AX

Verdun Road

SW139PS

Ferry Road

SW130BH

Cardigan Road

SW130DU

Rectory Road

SW139NX

Lowther Road

SW139ET

Castelnau

SW139LY

Cumberland Road

SW139BY

Kilmington Road

SW139ED

Lonsdale Road

SW138SB

St Edmunds Square

SW138ED

Trinity Church Road

SW139PE

Newport Road

SW139RE

Grange Road

SW138EB

Trinity Church Road

SW138QZ

Riverview Gardens

SW139QE

Nassau Road

SW139JT

Barnes

SW139QQ

Gerard Road

SW139NG

Parke Road

SW130BW

Ranelagh Avenue

SW130DB

Rocks Lane

SW139AG

Stillingfleet Road

SW139RB

Grange Road

SW139PZ

Lyric Road

SW130DR

Glebe Road

SW139QH

Gerard Road

SW139HW

Bracken Gardens

SW139AJ

Barnes Avenue

SW139HP

Byfeld Gardens

SW139HL

Byfeld Gardens

SW138HD

Cartwright Way

SW139NQ

Galata Road

SW139AE

Stillingfleet Road

SW139NH

Atherton Road

SW139BU

Alderbury Road

SW139EU

Castelnau

SW139QT

Castelnau

SW139QL

Lonsdale Road

SW139PW

Ferry Road

SW139PR

Ferry Road

SW139BJ

Boileau Road

SW130EB

Glebe Road

SW138SA

St Edmunds Square

SW139QJ

Charlotte Road

SW139JN

Glentham Gardens

SW138RA

Riverview Gardens

SW139JS

Lonsdale Road

SW139RQ

Gerard Road

SW139PJ

Ullswater Road

SW138DU

Castelnau Gardens

SW130BL

Ranelagh Avenue

SW139LQ

Melrose Road

SW139ND

Lowther Road

SW138DB

Devereux Lane

SW139RZ

Westmoreland Road

SW130DA

Rocks Lane

SW139JX

Barnes High Street

SW130BT

Elm Grove Road

SW139QB

Lonsdale Road

SW139QX

Castelnau

SW139PH

Suffolk Road

Data Sources

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