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Location in Greater LondonBarnes sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Barnes
Barnes is a small town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the SW13 postcode district. The nearest larger centre is Putney, about 0.9 miles away, with Fulham also close by.
Around 16,225 people live in and around Barnes. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes across the wider Barnes area sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Barnes
Barnes is served by 701 schools. Barnes Primary School and The Swedish School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1 school holds a Good rating.
House Prices in Barnes
Property prices average £1.4M across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £1.4M.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barnes
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Barnes, with 287 incidents logged in May 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Barnes
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barnes falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.
Healthcare in Barnes
There are 132 GP surgeries within three miles of Barnes, the nearest being Glebe Road Surgery (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Barnes
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Property Prices 1,962 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the SW13 postcode area.
Household Income in Barnes ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barnes is approximately £105,088 a year before tax, 90% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £69,705. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £69,705.
Businesses in Barnes ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,003 active businesses based in Barnes, around 62 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 13 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Barnes IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barnes in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Barnes 1,366 crimes · May 2026
Reported crime in Barnes is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Barnes
Of the 6,819 households in and around Barnes, 58% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 27% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barnes.