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West Barnes

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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, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 2 schools in West Barnes: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

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

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

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

Median price£670,000

Price per sq ft£602

Sales (last 12 months)89

Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £804K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £602 per square foot) in West Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,577,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Barnes over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	15	£880,000	£563	£649,500	£801,750	£995,000	£1,062,500
Detached	3	£780,000	£512	£627,001	£695,001	£1,178,750	£1,497,750
Terraced	48	£722,500	£619	£560,000	£624,500	£796,250	£943,000
Flats	23	£377,000	£601	£248,500	£330,000	£420,000	£472,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Barnes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£900,000	£245,000	£765,000	£570,000
2017	—	£347,500	£670,125	£590,000
2018	£885,000	£368,000	£630,000	£565,000
2019	£1,390,000	£290,000	£610,000	£585,000
2020	—	£343,063	£685,000	£610,000
2021	£935,000	£314,250	£709,500	£623,750
2022	£797,500	£360,000	£841,500	£675,000
2023	£790,500	£315,000	£791,000	£689,272
2024	£738,000	£320,000	£685,000	£728,250
2025	£1,400,000	£358,000	£845,000	£714,670
2026	£695,001	£380,000	£770,000	£750,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Barnes.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£486	£704	£574	£532
2017	—	£668	£499	£534
2018	£733	£568	£506	£529
2019	£341	£695	£468	£533
2020	—	£534	£526	£526
2021	£523	£578	£588	£575
2022	£629	£632	£586	£586
2023	£448	£585	£597	£582
2024	£668	£585	£623	£611
2025	£660	£622	£645	£621
2026	£644	£590	£560	£612

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431

Band B£1,670

Band C£1,908

Band D£2,147

Band E£2,624

Band F£3,101

Band G£3,578

Band H£4,294

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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Property prices in West Barnes

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Barnes

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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