Postcode SW20 9BW is located in a major urban area, within the West Barnes ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the West Barnes area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Barnes is £93,237 per year. The nearest station is Raynes Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cannon Hill Common.
West Barnes has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
West Barnes has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Barnes is £93,237 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW20 9BW.
West Barnes near SW20 9BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Raynes Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Raynes Park | South Western | Walking directions to Raynes Park |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Motspur Park | South Western | Walking directions to Motspur Park |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Wimbledon Chase | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Wimbledon Chase |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cannon Hill Common | Large | Walking directions to Cannon Hill Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £880,000 | £575 |
| Detached | 3 | £780,000 | £512 |
| Terraced | 55 | £700,000 | £624 |
| Flats | 31 | £390,000 | £606 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 9BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | 2, Orchard Close, London, SW20 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 2, Orchard Close, London, SW20 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9, Blenheim Close, London, SW20 9BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,015,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 5, Blenheim Close, London, SW20 9BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £765,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 123, Grand Drive, London, SW20 9EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £825,000 |
In the SW20 9BW postcode area, located within West Barnes, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seaforth Store | Merton, KT3 6HP | Walking directions to Seaforth Store |
| 0.4 mi | Cash Count | Cavendish Avenue, Merton, KT3 4NL | Walking directions to Cash Count |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden, KT3 4PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Beverley Way, Merton, KT3 4PB | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW20 9BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hina Bokhari
West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026
Mariam Hakim
West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert Page
West Barnes - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Kohler
Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW20 9BW records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around SW20 9BW in West Barnes is £650,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SW20 9BW, including St John Fisher RC Primary School (Good), West Wimbledon Primary School (Good) and Raynes Park High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW20 9BW is Raynes Park in TfL zone 4, about 872 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW20 9BW scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW20 9BW 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).