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North Barnes

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

North Barnes Population

10,130

Population density

3,837.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	8	£4,485,000	£1,358	£3,091,250	£3,775,000	£8,375,000	£9,720,000
Semi-Detached	23	£2,450,000	£1,046	£785,000	£1,950,000	£2,897,500	£3,580,000
Terraced	34	£1,487,503	£931	£614,000	£1,004,375	£1,850,000	£2,257,750
Flats	35	£675,000	£798	£361,500	£507,500	£919,603	£1,200,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Barnes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Barnes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail