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KT3 6AP

Douglas Avenue

West Barnes

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Overview

Postcode KT3 6AP is located in a major urban area, within the West Barnes ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the West Barnes area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Barnes is £93,237 per year. The nearest station is Motspur Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

West Barnes has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

West Barnes has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in West Barnes is £93,237 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from KT3 6AP.

Flood risk

No risk

West Barnes near KT3 6AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Motspur Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for KT3 6AP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Motspur Park

South Western

Walking directions to Motspur Park
0.8 mi

4

Raynes Park

South Western

Walking directions to Raynes Park
0.9 mi

4

New Malden

South Western

Walking directions to New Malden

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for KT3 6AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
9,970.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.79(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-62%)
Vehicle crime
4.54(-52%)
Burglary
2.84(-48%)
Other theft
1.7(-85%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
62.99%
Other White
40
11.94%
Other Asian
18
5.37%
Pakistani
12
3.58%
Indian
10
2.99%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
58.02%
No qualifications
36
13.74%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
48.41%
Owns outright
34
26.98%
Other social rented
13
10.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.73%
Social rents from council
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in West Barnes

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£606
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£494K – £800K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £606 per square foot) in West Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£880,000£575
Detached3£780,000£512
Terraced55£700,000£624
Flats31£390,000£606

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£900,000£247,500£750,000£581,000
2017£1,015,000£350,000£670,125£595,000
2018£832,500£362,500£705,000£577,500
2019£991,000£291,800£642,500£575,000
2020£720,000£343,063£685,000£610,000
2021£947,500£314,250£709,000£630,000
2022£797,500£385,000£815,500£682,500
2023£790,000£320,000£800,000£660,000
2024£738,000£330,000£725,000£718,250
2025£1,400,000£377,000£840,000£687,000
2026£695,001£380,000£715,000£750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Barnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£486£704£527£538
2017£734£668£523£534
2018£654£563£539£528
2019£600£690£468£531
2020£625£542£520£527
2021£660£569£599£575
2022£629£610£649£606
2023£448£594£631£586
2024£668£609£632£619
2025£660£625£633£628
2026£644£590£531£626
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Barnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Barnes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT3 6AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near KT3 6AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 2025101, Seaforth Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6JUTerracedFreehold£605,000
08 Aug 202593, Seaforth Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
04 Feb 202680A, Adela Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6LDFlatsLeasehold£402,000
23 Oct 202546B, Adela Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6LDFlatsLeasehold£377,000
26 Mar 202632, Adela Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6LETerracedFreehold£730,000

Schools

In the KT3 6AP postcode area, located within West Barnes, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for KT3 6AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBlossom House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt John Fisher RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of KT3 6AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for KT3 6AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCash CountCavendish Avenue, Merton, KT3 4NLWalking directions to Cash Count
0.2 miSeaforth StoreMerton, KT3 6HPWalking directions to Seaforth Store
0.2 miBurlington Mini MarketMerton, KT3 4NWWalking directions to Burlington Mini Market
0.2 miSooq - Arabic Market343-345 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, KT3 6JFWalking directions to Sooq - Arabic Market
0.2 miEcklee341-345 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, KT3 6JFWalking directions to Ecklee

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for KT3 6AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hina Bokhari

West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Mariam Hakim

West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Robert Page

West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardWest BarnesE05013827
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West BarnesE02000708
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 020CE01003468
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2013-02-01

Frequently asked questions about KT3 6AP

Is KT3 6AP (West Barnes) safe?

The area around KT3 6AP records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near KT3 6AP?

The median sale price around KT3 6AP in West Barnes is £650,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near KT3 6AP?

There are 11 schools close to KT3 6AP, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), Blossom House School (Outstanding) and St John Fisher RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to KT3 6AP?

The closest station to KT3 6AP is Motspur Park in TfL zone 4, about 412 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around KT3 6AP?

KT3 6AP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents KT3 6AP (West Barnes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering KT3 6AP is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hina Bokhari (Liberal Democrats), Mariam Hakim (Liberal Democrats) and Robert Page (Liberal Democrats).