West Barnes Lane is in New Malden and in Merton district. KT3 6HR is located in the West Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Barnes Lane, New Malden, KT3 6HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 6JR, KT3 6LP, KT3 6JP, KT3 6LR, KT3 6HY, KT3 6HS, KT3 6HP, KT3 4NH, SW20 9LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 6HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT3 6HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 33.7% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 55.2% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 54.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 53% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 71.7% | 69.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 69% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 69% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 7.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 68.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.1% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 3.3% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.2% | -10.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Barnes Lane was 242.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 571.7% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Barnes Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 29th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-09-12 | £526,405 |
| 175 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-01-13 | £649,192 |
| 145 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2018-10-30 | £824,381 |
| 145 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2016-06-02 | £785,755 |
| 159 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-04-11 | £767,564 |
KT3 6HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT3 6HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 5,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 2out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbury House School 80 Westbury Road , KT3 5AS | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Moda London | 259 Burlington Road, New Malden | 208 yd | |
| Chick N Beer | Ground Floor Restaurant, 282 Burlington Road | 251 yd | |
| Jin Go Gae | 272 Burlington Road, New Malden | 284 yd | |
| Curry Leaves | 276-278 Burlington Road, New Malden | 284 yd | |
| Servest Food Co - Tesco Staff Canteen | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 497 yd | |
| Earl Beatty | 365 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 734 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 758 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 758 yd | |
| KCS Old Boys RFC | School Sports Club House, Archbishop Tenisons School Sports Ground | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris + Hoole | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 355 yd | |
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 734 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 346 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 815 yd | |
| China World | 322 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 815 yd | |
| Blossom and Brew | 328 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Warehouse & Tesco.Com, 300 Beverley Way | 355 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Raynes Park | 25 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School BUSHEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Old Emanuel Rfc (Blagdons Sports Ground) OLD EMANUEL SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS OLD EMANUEL SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS BEVERLEY WAY | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| World Of Golf London BEVERLEY WAY | golf | 717 yd |
| Archbishop Tenison'S School Sports Ground ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| St Catherine'S Football Ground GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Wimbledon) GOALS SOCCER CENTRE GOALS SOCCER CENTRE BEVERLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 879 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.