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SW15 5LP

Upper Richmond Road

Mortlake & Barnes Common

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Overview

Postcode SW15 5LP 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 Mortlake & South Barnes area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mortlake & South Barnes is £105,884 per year. The nearest station is Barnes, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnes Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Mortlake & South Barnes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Mortlake & South Barnes has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Mortlake & South Barnes is £105,884 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from SW15 5LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Mortlake & South Barnes near SW15 5LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barnes located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW15 5LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Barnes

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes
0.6 mi

3

Barnes Bridge

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW15 5LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarnes CommonLargeWalking directions to Barnes Common
0.4 miThe PleasanceSmallWalking directions to The Pleasance
0.4 miLennox Estate GreenSmallWalking directions to Lennox Estate Green

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
1,289.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.59(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.24(-51%)
Burglary
9.56(+75%)
Vehicle crime
9.56(+2%)
Public order
8.09(+20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
78.04%
Other White
42
16.47%
Pakistani
3
1.18%
Other Asian
3
1.18%
Other
3
1.18%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7%
Apprenticeship
4
2%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
50%
Owns with a mortgage
39
39%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10%
Other social rented
1
1%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Mortlake & Barnes Common

Median price£843,775
Price per sq ft£853
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£591K – £1.2M

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £843,775 (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-Detached9£1,190,000£1,060
Terraced62£1,141,250£1,017
Flats61£535,000£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£500,000£1,252,500£1,147,499
2026£590,000£495,000£802,500£965,000
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£709£1,110£1,001
2026£856£731£1,026£1,105
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 2025Flat 3, 431, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QYFlatsLeasehold£350,000
18 Aug 202519A, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5LSFlatsLeasehold£620,000
30 Apr 2025Flat B, 13, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5LSFlatsLeasehold£725,000
13 Mar 202618, Dungarvan Avenue, London, SW15 5QUTerracedFreehold£1,680,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 17, Cornerways, 1, Daylesford Avenue, London, SW15 5QPFlatsLeasehold£540,000

Schools

In the SW15 5LP postcode area, located within Mortlake & South Barnes, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW15 5LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePaddock SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableRoehampton Gate SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRoehampton Hospital SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW15 5LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW15 5LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSt. Marcus1-3 Rockingham Close, London, SW15 5RWWalking directions to St. Marcus
0.3 miTesco Express357-361 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miWhite Hart Express153 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0JPWalking directions to White Hart Express
0.4 miKSN Off Licence and Grocery149 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0JPWalking directions to KSN Off Licence and Grocery
0.4 miLondis1-4 Aubyn Square, London, SW15 5NTWalking directions to Londis

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 SW15 5LP, 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)Mortlake & South BarnesE02000786
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmond upon Thames 003AE01003852
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW15 5LP

Is SW15 5LP (Mortlake & South Barnes) safe?

The area around SW15 5LP records about 71 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW15 5LP?

The median sale price around SW15 5LP in Mortlake & South Barnes is £843,775 (about £853 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW15 5LP?

There are 20 schools close to SW15 5LP, including Paddock School (Outstanding), Roehampton Gate School (Good) and Roehampton Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW15 5LP?

The closest station to SW15 5LP is Barnes in TfL zone 3, about 232 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW15 5LP?

SW15 5LP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,334 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW15 5LP (Mortlake & South Barnes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering SW15 5LP 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.