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About

West Barnes is a residential neighbourhood in the London Borough of Merton, situated between Raynes Park, Wimbledon Chase, and Motspur Park. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles, primarily interwar semi-detached homes and some modern developments. Its proximity to several mainline railway stations provides convenient transport links into central London and surrounding suburbs.

The area is served by local shops and amenities along Burlington Road and West Barnes Lane. A notable local feature is the Beverley Brook, a small river that runs through nearby recreation grounds, adding a natural element to the suburban setting. The presence of several well-regarded schools contributes to the area's appeal for families.

Area overview

On average West Barnes has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Barnes is £93,237 per year. There are 3 schools in West Barnes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. West Barnes is home to around 8,887 people, with a population density of about 5,398.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Barnes Population
8,887
Population density
5,398.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.77(-38%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.65(-46%)
Vehicle crime
6.19(-34%)
Other theft
5.4(-53%)
Shoplifting
5.4(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,281
48.18%
Other White
1,183
13.31%
Other Asian
960
10.8%
Indian
387
4.36%
Other
363
4.09%
Total population: 8,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,606
50.98%
Level 3 (A level)
951
13.45%
No qualifications
878
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
733
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 7,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,297
39.82%
Owns outright
1,047
32.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
625
19.19%
Other social rented
128
3.93%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.24%
Total households: 3,257

Property prices in West Barnes

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £700,000 in West Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,577,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£342,500
Terraced54£714,670
Semi-Detached18£832,500
Detached3£1,400,000

10 years median price trend in West Barnes

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

All postcodes in West Barnes

KT36JZ

Phyllis Avenue

KT36HB

Consfield Avenue

KT34NN

Burlington Road

KT36EZ

Byron Avenue

SW209JE

Oakway

KT36JF

West Barnes Lane

SW209HX

Elm Close

SW209HE

Parkway

KT36JY

Phyllis Avenue

KT36PD

West Barnes Lane

KT36LR

West Barnes Lane

KT36JU

Seaforth Avenue

KT34PT

Shannon Commercial Centre

KT36JN

Seaforth Avenue

KT36PE

West Barnes Lane

KT36JL

Station Road

KT36ER

Cobham Avenue

SW209NL

St Catherine'S Close

KT36EX

Byron Avenue

SW209BH

Greenway

SW209HY

Meadway

KT34NH

Burlington Road

SW209LU

Westway

KT34ND

West Barnes

SW209LX

Westway

SW209BE

Heath Drive

KT36NB

West Barnes Lane

KT34RW

West Barnes

SW209LZ

Grand Drive

KT36NF

Marina Avenue

KT36QL

Claremont Avenue

KT36EY

Byron Avenue

SW209HA

Cannon Close

KT36LY

Tennyson Avenue

SW209LY

Grand Drive

KT36NG

Marina Avenue

SW209LT

Westway

SW209BQ

Greenway

KT36QN

Claremont Avenue

KT36QR

Claremont Avenue

KT34PB

Beverley Way

KT34PH

Wyvern Estate

KT36QD

Belmont Avenue

KT36QJ

Cavendish Avenue

SW209JH

Southway

SW209NA

Grand Drive

KT34LY

Rookwood Avenue

KT36JA

Kingsway

KT36JB

Kingsway

KT36LU

West Barnes Lane

KT36LZ

Tennyson Avenue

SW209PB

Meadowsweet Close

SW209BG

Heath Drive

SW209BF

West Barnes

KT34NB

West Barnes

KT36JD

West Barnes Lane

KT36NA

Tennyson Avenue

KT36EN

Stanley Avenue

SW209JQ

Southway

SW209NB

Grand Drive

SW209EB

Grand Drive

SW209HB

Berrylands

KT36LB

Phyllis Avenue

KT36ET

Blakes Terrace

SW209ED

Elm Walk

KT36EP

Cobham Avenue

KT36PA

West Barnes Lane

KT36QF

Errol Gardens

KT36JW

Seaforth Avenue

KT36LX

Arthur Road

KT36LS

West Barnes Lane

KT36LF

Adela Avenue

KT36JJ

Station Road

SW209JD

Meadow Close

SW209BP

West Barnes

KT36LE

Adela Avenue

KT36EL

Stanley Avenue

SW209LR

Westway

KT36LT

West Barnes Lane

SW209EA

Grand Drive

KT36NQ

Marina Avenue

KT34NE

Burlington Road

KT36QQ

Cavendish Avenue

SW209HD

Berrylands

SW209JB

Meadow Close

KT36HD

Consfield Avenue

KT36QG

Barnard Gardens

KT36HF

Malden Way

SW209HU

Orchard Close

SW209LW

Westway

KT36HT

Douglas Avenue

KT36QH

Cavendish Avenue

KT36PB

Barnes End

KT36ES

West Barnes

KT36EU

Malden Way

SW209BD

Blenheim Close

KT34NP

Burlington Road

KT36NE

Marina Avenue

KT36HZ

West Barnes Lane

SW209HZ

Crossway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.