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SW13 9RJ

Melville Road

Barnes

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Detailed insights for SW13 9RJ

Overview

Postcode SW13 9RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Barnes ward of Richmond upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the North Barnes area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Barnes is £104,617 per year. The nearest station is Barnes Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Barn Elms Playing Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

North Barnes has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Barnes has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in North Barnes is £104,617 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from SW13 9RJ.

Flood risk

Very low

North Barnes near SW13 9RJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barnes Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW13 9RJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Barnes Bridge

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes Bridge
0.6 mi

3

Barnes

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW13 9RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarn Elms Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Barn Elms Playing Fields
0.3 miBarnes GreenMediumWalking directions to Barnes Green
0.4 miRocks Lane Sports CentreSmallWalking directions to Rocks Lane Sports Centre

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
6,653.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
20.35(+117%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.84(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.23(-58%)
Drugs
6.32(+2%)
Burglary
6.32(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
74.43%
Other White
61
17.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.3%
Irish
6
1.72%
Pakistani
5
1.44%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
202
72.92%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.86%
No qualifications
9
3.25%
Other
9
3.25%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
46.34%
Owns outright
55
44.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Barnes

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £1,300,000 in Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,985 up to £10,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached8£4,485,000£14,616
Flats36£672,500£8,573
Semi-Detached23£2,450,000£11,257
Terraced37£1,495,000£10,145

10 year median price trend in Barnes

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW13 9RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW13 9RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202527, Melville Road, London, SW13 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£3,300,000
12 Jun 202533, Melville Road, London, SW13 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£3,600,000
28 Feb 202543, Melville Road, London, SW13 9RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,499,950
20 Aug 20256, Westmoreland Road, London, SW13 9RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,870,000
17 Jan 202550, Westmoreland Road, London, SW13 9RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,817,500

Schools

In the SW13 9RJ postcode area, located within North Barnes, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW13 9RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Osmund's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Harrodian SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLowther Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW13 9RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW13 9RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBarnes Express171 Church Road, London, SW13 9HRWalking directions to Barnes Express
0.1 miMorrisons Daily96 Church Road, London, SW13 0DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miTescoFerry Road, Richmond upon Thames, SW13 9HTWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miLondis63-65 Church Road, London, SW13 9HHWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury's Local11 Barnes High Street, London, SW13 9LWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Richmond upon Thames district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,845
Band C£2,109
Band D£2,372
Band E£2,899
Band F£3,426
Band G£3,953
Band H£4,744

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 SW13 9RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Hale

Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Duncan Rasor

Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Fiona Sacks

Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Olney

Richmond Park - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRichmond upon ThamesE09000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyRichmond ParkE14001445
WardBarnesE05013774
ParishRichmond upon Thames, unparished areaE43000217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North BarnesE02000784
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmond upon Thames 001AE01003797
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW13 9RJ

Is SW13 9RJ (North Barnes) safe?

The area around SW13 9RJ records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 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 SW13 9RJ?

The median sale price around SW13 9RJ in North Barnes is £1,300,000 (about £10,197 per square metre) based on 104 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW13 9RJ?

There are 15 schools close to SW13 9RJ, including St Osmund's Catholic Primary School (Good), The Harrodian School (Good) and Lowther Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW13 9RJ?

The closest station to SW13 9RJ is Barnes Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 829 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW13 9RJ?

SW13 9RJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.