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West Barnes

10,610 people · median £631,500 · Merton

Among the least deprived
Merton Council · Labour-controlled   32/57 seats · 56% · OCD 2026
78/100
Good
Acreright area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£632k
median price
+10.6%
5-year growth
98%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£632k
median sold price
14.2 yrs
of local pay to buy
+10.6%
5-year change
£700k
typical terraced
20 min
London — fastest
15
rail stations mapped
98%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
75
schools total
15
NO₂ · WHO 10
30.7%
in a flood zone
361
green spaces
7.8
PM2.5 · WHO 5
374
eat & drink
140
shops
91.8%
gigabit
54
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend +10.6%

£504k£567k£630k£693k20152026£652,500
£530,000 in 2015 → £652,500 in 2026 · 226 sales in 12 months

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

West Barnes is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 10,610. The median house price stands at £631,500, with 226 sales in the past 12 months and prices rising 10.6 per cent over five years.

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Terraced homes are most common, with a median of £700,000; flats median at £390,000. The area is relatively affluent, with about 85 per cent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. Educational attainment is high: 51.7 per cent of residents aged 16 and over hold level 4 qualifications or above. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied, at 70.8 per cent. The median age is 38.8 years. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 15.0 micrograms per cubic metre annually and PM2.5 at 7.8. Broadband coverage is extensive: 91.8 per cent gigabit-capable. Council tax band D is £2,140.52 for 2026/27. The area falls under London Borough of Merton.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-09-15T21:23:49Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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