Postcode Analysis Merton, London

WEST BARNES LANE, SW20 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BARNES LANE, SW20 0BX.

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Population

453

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW20 0BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW20 0BX spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW20 0BX is a sought-after residential area on West Barnes Lane, 0.4km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 16.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00184377 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW20 0BX. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 385,000

10 sales · Mean £ 359,300

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SW20 0BX has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour65
Shoplifting46
Other theft22
Burglary21

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.4 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils0.8 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils1.1 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km
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Wimbledon College

Good1249 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • The Savanna0.4 km
  • Barkers Chemists0.1 km
  • Mike's News0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.2 km
  • Ararat House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Prince Georges Club0.6 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.6 km
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.3 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Babylon0.1 km
  • Dundonald Church0.9 km
  • The Cinnamon Tree0.6 km
  • Fennies Nursery0.3 km
  • Gaya0.2 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.3 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Deluxe Pizza0.1 km
  • Harris + Hoole0.9 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.3 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
  • Motspur Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Raynes Park Rail Station0.3 km