About Barwell

Barwell is a town in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Chessington and Claygate.

School Ratings in Barwell

Families in Barwell have access to 222 local schools. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Barwell

Homes sell for an average of £450K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £424K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barwell

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Vehicle crime is the leading concern across Barwell, with 57 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barwell

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barwell among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barwell

Barwell benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,339 sales

Average Price £450K
£5K £5.15M
Detached £607K 151
Semi £494K 762
Terraced £424K 872
Flat £281K 467

Deprivation and Employment in Barwell IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barwell experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
6/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
8/10
Housing
9/10
Living Environment
6/10
5,471 Children (0-15) 21%
16,854 Working Age 63%
5,653 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.9% 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 Barwell 388 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Barwell are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

145 Violence & Sexual Offences
57 Vehicle Crime
56 Anti-Social Behaviour
33 Criminal Damage & Arson
26 Other Theft
22 Drugs
17 Burglary
15 Public Order
10 Shoplifting
3 Weapons
3 Other Crime
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Metropolitan Chessington South and Malden Rushett Visit force website →
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

Chessington South Train Station 0.3 miles
Chessington North Train Station 0.7 miles
Claygate Train Station 1.5 miles
Tolworth Train Station 2 miles
Esher Train Station 2.3 miles
Thames Ditton Train Station 2.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District Kingston upon Thames
County Surrey
Ward Hook & Chessington North
Constituency Kingston and Surbiton
Parish Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Barwell 1 people

Chris Kirkland
Association football coach
English association football player (born 1981)