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SW14 7HJ

Watney Road

Mortlake & Barnes Common

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Detailed insights for SW14 7HJ

Overview

Postcode SW14 7HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Mortlake & Barnes Common ward of Richmond upon Thames in the London region, and forms part of the North Sheen area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Sheen is £100,539 per year. The nearest station is Mortlake, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mortlake Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
58.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

North Sheen has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Sheen has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.9%

Approximately 58.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in North Sheen is £100,539 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SW14 7HJ.

Flood risk

Low

North Sheen near SW14 7HJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Mortlake located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW14 7HJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Mortlake

South Western

Walking directions to Mortlake
0.7 mi

3

North Sheen

South Western

Walking directions to North Sheen
0.8 mi

3,4

Kew Gardens

District, Overground

Walking directions to Kew Gardens

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW14 7HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMortlake GreenSmallWalking directions to Mortlake Green
0.3 miTangier GreenSmallWalking directions to Tangier Green

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
11,007.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.68(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.84(-15%)
Vehicle crime
14.53(+55%)
Other theft
10.38(-9%)
Burglary
9.69(+77%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
58.45%
Other White
35
12.32%
Other Asian
15
5.28%
Other
9
3.17%
Irish
8
2.82%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
44.93%
No qualifications
39
17.18%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
55.81%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Owns outright
8
6.2%
Social rents from council
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Mortlake & Barnes Common

Median price£835,000
Price per sq ft£853
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£560K – £1.2M

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £835,000 (about £853 per square foot) in Mortlake & Barnes Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £4,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mortlake & Barnes Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£2,770,000£997
Semi-Detached8£1,307,500£1,026
Terraced64£1,148,750£1,011
Flats66£541,250£724

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mortlake & Barnes Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mortlake & Barnes Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,000,000£542,500£1,812,500£1,017,000
2017£1,138,750£550,000£1,275,000£1,077,500
2018£2,150,000£500,000£1,107,500£960,000
2019£1,106,082£495,000£1,200,000£967,500
2020£2,000,000£533,400£1,287,000£1,037,601
2021£4,900,000£530,000£1,482,500£1,100,000
2022£2,100,000£550,000£1,401,000£1,125,000
2023£2,595,473£600,000£1,195,000£1,050,113
2024£4,825,000£530,000£1,437,500£1,090,000
2025£3,850,000£504,000£1,315,000£1,148,750
2026£590,000£482,500£802,500£975,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mortlake & Barnes Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mortlake & Barnes Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£737£756£980£829
2017£725£774£945£875
2018£730£691£941£830
2019£539£722£898£818
2020£914£706£933£859
2021£1,617£719£788£845
2022£911£760£921£929
2023£931£726£880£1,000
2024£1,605£763£902£946
2025£1,138£715£1,104£1,004
2026£856£731£1,026£1,055
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mortlake & Barnes Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW14 7HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW14 7HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Flat 3, The Point, 18A, Hanson Close, London, SW14 7SJFlatsLeasehold£365,000
07 Nov 202521, Kingsway, London, SW14 7HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,425,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 8, Kendal Court, 10, Rosemary Lane, London, SW14 7HGFlatsLeasehold£280,101
28 Feb 2025Flat 1, Kendal Court, 10, Rosemary Lane, London, SW14 7HGFlatsLeasehold£317,500
06 Jun 202597, Lower Richmond Road, London, SW14 7HUTerracedFreehold£949,000

Schools

In the SW14 7HJ postcode area, located within North Sheen, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW14 7HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThomson House SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableTower House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryKew Riverside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW14 7HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW14 7HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miKingsway Stores75 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake, London, SW14 7HJWalking directions to Kingsway Stores
0.2 miTesco Express39-41 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, London, SW14 8ABWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miRaveka Store191 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4LNWalking directions to Raveka Store
0.3 miWaitrose292 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 7JGWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miMoulton News352 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 7JTWalking directions to Moulton News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Richmond upon Thames district.

Band A£1,657
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,210
Band D£2,486
Band E£3,039
Band F£3,591
Band G£4,144
Band H£4,972

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 SW14 7HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anton McNulty-Howard

Mortlake & Barnes Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Geri Cox

Mortlake & Barnes Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Michael Dingemans

Mortlake & Barnes Common - 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
ParishRichmond upon Thames, unparished areaE43000217
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North SheenE02000787
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmond upon Thames 004FE01003865
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW14 7HJ

Is SW14 7HJ (North Sheen) safe?

The area around SW14 7HJ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 SW14 7HJ?

The median sale price around SW14 7HJ in North Sheen is £835,000 (about £853 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW14 7HJ?

There are 17 schools close to SW14 7HJ, including Thomson House School (Outstanding), Tower House School and Kew Riverside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW14 7HJ?

The closest station to SW14 7HJ is Mortlake in TfL zone 3, about 315 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW14 7HJ?

SW14 7HJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW14 7HJ (North Sheen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering SW14 7HJ is Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anton McNulty-Howard (Liberal Democrats), Geri Cox (Liberal Democrats) and Michael Dingemans (Liberal Democrats).