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SW20 9AP

Samara Place

West Barnes

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Detailed insights for SW20 9AP

Overview

Postcode SW20 9AP is located in a major urban area, within the West Barnes ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Raynes Park area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Raynes Park is £79,337 per year. The nearest station is Raynes Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Raynes Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Raynes Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Raynes Park is £79,337 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from SW20 9AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Raynes Park near SW20 9AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Raynes Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW20 9AP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Raynes Park

South Western

Walking directions to Raynes Park
0.7 mi

3

Wimbledon Chase

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Wimbledon Chase
0.9 mi

4

Motspur Park

South Western

Walking directions to Motspur Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
6,859.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.49(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+63%)
Vehicle crime
8.71(-7%)
Burglary
7.54(+38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
47.92%
Other White
25
13.02%
Indian
22
11.46%
Other Asian
9
4.69%
Irish
7
3.65%
Total population: 192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
56.21%
No qualifications
33
19.53%
Level 3 (A level)
16
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
7.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.33%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
29
29.9%
Owns with a mortgage
24
24.74%
Other social rented
23
23.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
17.53%
Social rents from council
2
2.06%
Total households: 97

Property prices in West Barnes

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£606
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£494K – £800K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £606 per square foot) in West Barnes area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,577,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Barnes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached19£880,000£575
Detached3£780,000£512
Terraced55£700,000£624
Flats31£390,000£606

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Barnes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£900,000£247,500£750,000£581,000
2017£1,015,000£350,000£670,125£595,000
2018£832,500£362,500£705,000£577,500
2019£991,000£291,800£642,500£575,000
2020£720,000£343,063£685,000£610,000
2021£947,500£314,250£709,000£630,000
2022£797,500£385,000£815,500£682,500
2023£790,000£320,000£800,000£660,000
2024£738,000£330,000£725,000£718,250
2025£1,400,000£377,000£840,000£687,000
2026£695,001£380,000£715,000£750,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Barnes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Barnes.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£486£704£527£538
2017£734£668£523£534
2018£654£563£539£528
2019£600£690£468£531
2020£625£542£520£527
2021£660£569£599£575
2022£629£610£649£606
2023£448£594£631£586
2024£668£609£632£619
2025£660£625£633£628
2026£644£590£531£626
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Barnes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 9AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 9AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 20257, Rectory Close, London, SW20 9DQTerracedFreehold£650,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 2, 65, Grand Drive, London, SW20 9DJFlatsLeasehold£190,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 7, Bushey Mansions, Grand Drive, London, SW20 9DHFlatsLeasehold£430,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 10, Bushey Mansions, Grand Drive, London, SW20 9DHFlatsLeasehold£335,000
23 Jan 2026151, Bushey Road, London, SW20 0JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the SW20 9AP postcode area, located within Raynes Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW20 9AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWest Wimbledon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryRaynes Park High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHollymount SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 9AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW20 9AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRaynes Park Express69 Approach Road, London, SW20 8BAWalking directions to Raynes Park Express
0.2 miThe SavannaApproach Road, London, SW20 0JYWalking directions to The Savanna
0.2 miCostcutter52 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0LAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miSimply LocalCoombe Lane, Merton, SW20 0LUWalking directions to Simply Local
0.2 miCo-op Food68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0AXWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

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 SW20 9AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hina Bokhari

West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Mariam Hakim

West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Robert Page

West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardWest BarnesE05013827
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Raynes ParkE02000704
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 016EE01003471
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2019-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SW20 9AP

Is SW20 9AP (Raynes Park) safe?

The area around SW20 9AP records about 92 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW20 9AP?

The median sale price around SW20 9AP in Raynes Park is £650,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW20 9AP?

There are 19 schools close to SW20 9AP, including West Wimbledon Primary School (Good), Raynes Park High School (Good) and Hollymount School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW20 9AP?

The closest station to SW20 9AP is Raynes Park in TfL zone 4, about 342 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW20 9AP?

SW20 9AP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW20 9AP (Raynes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW20 9AP is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hina Bokhari (Liberal Democrats), Mariam Hakim (Liberal Democrats) and Robert Page (Liberal Democrats).