Postcode SW15 5RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Mortlake & Barnes Common area 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 median sale price in Mortlake & Barnes Common is £895,000 (around £862 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £610,000 and £1,270,000. The nearest station is Barnes, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnes Common.
Mortlake & South Barnes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,008 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Mortlake & South Barnes has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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.
The average income per household in Mortlake & South Barnes is £105,884 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from SW15 5RQ.
Mortlake & South Barnes near SW15 5RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnes located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Barnes | South Western | Walking directions to Barnes |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Barnes Bridge | South Western | Walking directions to Barnes Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barnes Common | Large | Walking directions to Barnes Common |
| 0.5 mi | Rocks Lane Sports Centre | Small | Walking directions to Rocks Lane Sports Centre |
| 0.3 mi | The Pleasance | Small | Walking directions to The Pleasance |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £895,000 (about £862 per square foot) in Mortlake & Barnes Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £4,025,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,347,500 | £1,029 |
| Terraced | 72 | £1,250,000 | £989 |
| Detached | 4 | £900,000 | £880 |
| Flats | 68 | £563,000 | £726 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £2,042,500 | £542,500 | £1,425,000 | £1,141,250 |
| 2026 | £757,500 | £521,250 | £1,200,000 | £1,250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £926 | £718 | £1,009 | £1,000 |
| 2026 | £789 | £733 | £1,032 | £997 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 1, 444, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 4, 450, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £440,999 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, Roehampton Wick, 401, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QW | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 387, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QL | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 11, Marrick Close, London, SW15 5RA | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SW15 5RQ postcode area, located within Mortlake & South Barnes, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Roehampton Hospital School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
Roehampton Hospital School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Roehampton Gate School | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
Roehampton Gate School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Jun 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW15 5RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 357-361 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 408 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 6JP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 1-4 Aubyn Square, London, SW15 5NT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | St. Marcus | 1-3 Rockingham Close, London, SW15 5RW | Walking directions to St. Marcus |
Annual council tax rates for Richmond upon Thames district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW15 5RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anton McNulty-Howard
Mortlake & Barnes Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Geri Cox
Mortlake & Barnes Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Dingemans
Mortlake & Barnes Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Olney
Richmond Park - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW15 5RQ 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 burglary.
The median sale price around SW15 5RQ in Mortlake & Barnes Common is £895,000 (about £862 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SW15 5RQ, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton, Roehampton Hospital School (Outstanding) and Roehampton Gate School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW15 5RQ is Barnes in TfL zone 3, about 278 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW15 5RQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Richmond Park covering SW15 5RQ 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).