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SW15 5RQ

Upper Richmond Road

Mortlake & Barnes Common

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Detailed insights for SW15 5RQ

Overview

Postcode SW15 5RQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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
18.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Mortlake & South Barnes has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% 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

18.9%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from SW15 5RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Mortlake & South Barnes near SW15 5RQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW15 5RQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Barnes

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes
0.7 mi

3

Barnes Bridge

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes Bridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW15 5RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarnes CommonLargeWalking directions to Barnes Common
0.5 miRocks Lane Sports CentreSmallWalking directions to Rocks Lane Sports Centre
0.3 miThe PleasanceSmallWalking directions to The Pleasance

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
895.5 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
186
53.45%
Other White
60
17.24%
Other Asian
15
4.31%
Arab
15
4.31%
Other
12
3.45%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
191
63.04%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.2%
No qualifications
28
9.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.63%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
34.15%
Owns with a mortgage
37
22.56%
Owns outright
36
21.95%
Other social rented
27
16.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.44%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Mortlake & Barnes Common

Median price£852,550
Price per sq ft£853
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£561K – £1.3M

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £852,550 (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
Semi-Detached10£1,347,500£1,026
Terraced73£1,250,000£1,003
Detached3£875,000£997
Flats75£547,500£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£2,750,000£535,000£1,370,000£1,150,000
2026£590,000£470,000£875,000£1,135,000
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 2025Flat 1, 444, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5RQFlatsLeasehold£700,000
09 May 2025Flat 4, 450, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5RQFlatsLeasehold£440,999
27 Feb 2026Flat 3, Roehampton Wick, 401, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QWFlatsLeasehold£475,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 5, 403, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QWFlatsLeasehold£467,500
28 Aug 2025387, Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QLTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the SW15 5RQ postcode area, located within Mortlake & South Barnes, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW15 5RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableFalcons SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePaddock SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, RoehamptonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW15 5RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW15 5RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express357-361 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 5QJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local408 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 6JPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLondis1-4 Aubyn Square, London, SW15 5NTWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miSt. Marcus1-3 Rockingham Close, London, SW15 5RWWalking directions to St. Marcus

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 SW15 5RQ, 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 5RQ

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

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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW15 5RQ?

The median sale price around SW15 5RQ in Mortlake & South Barnes is £852,550 (about £853 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW15 5RQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW15 5RQ, including Falcons School, Paddock School (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW15 5RQ?

The closest station to SW15 5RQ is Barnes in TfL zone 3, about 278 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW15 5RQ?

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).

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

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).