Postcode Analysis Merton, London

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

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

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Population

339

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SW20 0BP has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SW20 0BP is a safe, established residential area on West Barnes Lane, 0.4km from Raynes Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW20 0BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £373k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00017439 (shared with 3 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 0BP. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 395,000

8 sales · Mean £ 418,812

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

Crime around SW20 0BP is moderate at 51 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour67
Shoplifting60
Burglary20
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.2 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils0.6 km
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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils1.1 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding475 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • The Savanna0.5 km
  • Seaforth Store0.8 km
  • Next0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.3 km
  • Ararat House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Prince Georges Club0.6 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.4 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.3 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Babylon0.3 km
  • Dundonald Church1.0 km
  • The Cinnamon Tree0.7 km
  • Jin Go Gae0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee at New malden Golf centre1.0 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.5 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.4 km
  • Deluxe Pizza0.1 km
  • Harris + Hoole0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.4 km
  • Motspur Park1.4 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Raynes Park Rail Station0.4 km