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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

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

West Barnes Population

8,887

Population density

5,398.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.22(-43%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.2(-39%)

Vehicle crime

5.85(-40%)

Shoplifting

5.18(-49%)

Other theft

5.06(-57%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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

2.24%

Total households: 3,257

Property prices in West Barnes

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in West Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,210,000	£1,039,000	£1,115,000	£1,305,000	£1,381,000
Flats	15	£342,500	£185,950	£275,000	£383,500	£454,000
Semi-Detached	16	£832,500	£677,500	£750,000	£857,500	£932,500
Terraced	48	£736,250	£558,050	£637,750	£816,250	£1,024,550

10 years median price trend in West Barnes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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