West Barnes Lane is in New Malden and in Merton district. KT3 6LP 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 6LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 6HR, SW20 9LR, KT3 6HP, KT3 6JP, SW20 9AZ, SW20 9LS, KT3 6JR, SW20 9LP, KT3 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding KT3 6LP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 33.3% | 35.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 55.6% | 59% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 49.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 14.2% | 4% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 70.6% | 60.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 65% | 56.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 56.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 26.9% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 3.8% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Barnes Lane was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Barnes Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2012-06-29 | £652,387 |
| 106 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2009-12-16 | £639,591 |
| 96 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2006-12-22 | £628,660 |
| 104 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2002-11-28 | £615,607 |
| 118 West Barnes Lane, New Malden, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-06-28 | £571,230 |
KT3 6LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 4,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey First School West Barnes Lane , KT3 4PN | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge House School 159 Pepys Road , SW20 8NP | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 1,924 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 | 230 yd | |
| Chick N Beer | Ground Floor Restaurant, 282 Burlington Road | 300 yd | |
| Jin Go Gae | 272 Burlington Road, New Malden | 334 yd | |
| Curry Leaves | 276-278 Burlington Road, New Malden | 335 yd | |
| Servest Food Co - Tesco Staff Canteen | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 550 yd | |
| Earl Beatty | 365 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 814 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 835 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 835 yd | |
| KCS Old Boys RFC | School Sports Club House, Archbishop Tenisons School Sports Ground | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris + Hoole | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 347 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1,3,5 Station Buildings, Raynes Park Station | 763 yd | |
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 814 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 346 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 895 yd | |
| China World | 322 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Warehouse & Tesco.Com, 300 Beverley Way | 347 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Raynes Park | 25 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 967 yd | |
| Co-Op | 68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School BUSHEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 342 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Old Emanuel Rfc (Blagdons Sports Ground) OLD EMANUEL SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS OLD EMANUEL SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS BEVERLEY WAY | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| World Of Golf London BEVERLEY WAY | golf | 697 yd |
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Archbishop Tenison'S School Sports Ground ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Wimbledon) GOALS SOCCER CENTRE GOALS SOCCER CENTRE BEVERLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 842 yd |
| All England Club Community Sports Ground MESSINES PLAYING FIELD MESSINES PLAYING FIELD GRAND DRIVE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 906 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.