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About

West Barnes ward occupies a southwestern portion of the London Borough of Merton, primarily characterised by residential streets with a mix of housing types. The area is bordered by the main railway line to the north and the expanse of Wimbledon Common to the south, providing a distinct green boundary. Its layout is defined by several key thoroughfares like Burlington Road and West Barnes Lane, which channel local traffic through the neighbourhood.

A notable aspect of the area is the presence of the Beverley Brook, a minor river that flows northwards near the common's edge before being culverted. This green corridor contributes to the ward's quieter, suburban atmosphere compared to more central parts of Merton. Local amenities are clustered around these main roads, serving the community with essential shops and services.

Area overview

On average West Barnes has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% 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 £90,407 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 10,610 people, with a population density of about 5,478.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Barnes Population
10,610
Population density
5,478.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.15(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.87(-37%)
Vehicle crime
6.6(-30%)
Other theft
5.09(-55%)
Shoplifting
4.52(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,107
48.14%
Other White
1,449
13.66%
Other Asian
1,066
10.05%
Indian
493
4.65%
Other
410
3.87%
Total population: 10,608

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,370
51.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,125
13.32%
No qualifications
1,052
12.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
861
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
530
6.27%
Total 16+ residents: 8,449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,526
39.24%
Owns outright
1,231
31.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
747
19.21%
Other social rented
199
5.12%
Other forms of private rent
85
2.19%
Total households: 3,889

Property prices in West Barnes

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £672,500 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
Detached3£1,400,000
Flats25£390,000
Semi-Detached17£840,000
Terraced51£725,000

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

SW209LW

Westway

KT36JR

Seaforth Avenue

KT34RP

Beverley Way

SW209DZ

Grand Drive

KT36QE

Belmont Avenue

KT36ET

Blakes Terrace

KT34LY

Rookwood Avenue

KT36QQ

Cavendish Avenue

KT36HD

Consfield Avenue

KT36BH

Claremont Avenue

SW209DW

Grand Drive

SW209DQ

Rectory Close

KT36LX

Arthur Road

SW209JB

Meadow Close

KT36QD

Belmont Avenue

KT36JD

West Barnes Lane

SW209JA

Crossway

KT36EW

Stanley Avenue

KT36LZ

Tennyson Avenue

SW209DJ

Grand Drive

KT34PB

Beverley Way

SW209LL

Barnscroft

KT36JZ

Phyllis Avenue

KT36HA

Malden Way

KT36JA

Kingsway

KT34RW

West Barnes

SW209EB

Grand Drive

SW209AN

Meadowview Road

KT34PU

West Barnes

KT36LG

Adela Avenue

KT36JY

Phyllis Avenue

KT36LT

West Barnes Lane

KT36JS

Seaforth Avenue

SW209AT

Linkway

KT36QP

Claremont Avenue

KT36LP

West Barnes Lane

SW209DG

Grand Drive

SW209JD

Meadow Close

KT34NW

Burlington Road

SW209NL

St Catherine'S Close

KT36PE

West Barnes Lane

SW209AS

Coppice Close

SW209DH

Grand Drive

SW209JG

Southway

KT34LU

Burlington Road

SW209BP

West Barnes

KT36HT

Douglas Avenue

SW209LS

Westway

SW209LX

Westway

SW209AP

Samara Place

KT36EZ

Byron Avenue

KT36JE

West Barnes Lane

SW209LT

Westway

SW209HE

Parkway

SW209JE

Oakway

KT34FB

West Barnes

SW209DP

Blenheim Road

KT36PD

West Barnes Lane

KT36JL

Station Road

SW209NA

Grand Drive

SW209BQ

Greenway

SW209BH

Greenway

KT36LU

West Barnes Lane

KT36NF

Marina Avenue

KT36NE

Marina Avenue

SW209ED

Elm Walk

KT36JW

Seaforth Avenue

Data Sources

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