About Barnes

Barnes is a small town in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Putney and Fulham.

School Ratings in Barnes

Barnes is served by 693 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 £1.5M 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 205 incidents logged in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barnes

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Barnes, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,027 sales

Average Price £1.5M
£1K £9.9M
Detached £3.31M 109
Semi £2.28M 391
Terraced £1.4M 902
Flat £721K 517

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.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
2/10
4,947 Children (0-15) 21%
14,606 Working Age 62%
5,229 Older (60+) 22%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 17.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barnes 1,243 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

298 Violence & Sexual Offences
205 Anti-Social Behaviour
142 Vehicle Crime
125 Other Theft
117 Shoplifting
79 Burglary
66 Criminal Damage & Arson
63 Public Order
50 Drugs
44 Theft from Person
20 Bicycle Theft
19 Robbery
9 Other Crime
6 Weapons
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Barnes Train Station 0.5 miles
Barnes Bridge Train Station 0.6 miles
Putney Train Station 1.3 miles
Mortlake Train Station 1.3 miles
Chiswick Train Station 1.4 miles
Kew Gardens Train Station 2 miles

Location

Local Government

District Richmond upon Thames
Ward Mortlake & Barnes Common
Constituency Richmond Park
Parish Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Barnes 6 people

Jamie Glover
Stage actor
British actor
Jim Holdaway
Comics artist
artist and comics illustrator
Jimmy Perry
Screenwriter
English writer, scriptwriter, producer, author and actor (1923-2016)
Lynne Reid Banks
Actor
British writer (1929–2024)
Mary Hooper
Writer
British writer
Peter Mayhew
Actor
British-American actor