Postcode SW20 9LX 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 Motspur Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 1.9% 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 9LX.
West Barnes near SW20 9LX has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Motspur Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Motspur Park | South Western | Walking directions to Motspur Park |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Raynes Park | South Western | Walking directions to Raynes Park |
| 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 9LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 3A, Westway, London, SW20 9LX | Terraced | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 23, Crossway, London, SW20 9JA | Terraced | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 21, Crossway, London, SW20 9JA | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 12, Kingsway, New Malden, KT3 6JA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £880,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 56, Westway, London, SW20 9LU | Terraced | Freehold | £930,000 |
In the SW20 9LX postcode area, located within West Barnes, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grand Fresh Market | Cannon Hill Lane, Merton, SW20 9NE | Walking directions to Grand Fresh Market |
| 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 | Ecklee | 341-345 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, KT3 6JF | Walking directions to Ecklee |
| 0.4 mi | Sooq - Arabic Market | 343-345 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, KT3 6JF | Walking directions to Sooq - Arabic Market |
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 9LX, 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 9LX 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 9LX in West Barnes is £650,000 (about £606 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SW20 9LX, including St John Fisher RC Primary School (Good), Blossom House School (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW20 9LX is Motspur Park in TfL zone 4, about 723 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW20 9LX 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 9LX 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).