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SW13 8DX area guide

Who lives in SW13 8DX, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: North Barnes
Council: Richmond upon Thames
Region: London
Neighbourhood population: 1,236 (2024)

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At a glance

What SW13 8DX is like

SW13 8DX is a postcode in the North Barnes neighbourhood of Richmond upon Thames. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,236 people. 63.3% of households own their home, 35.2% rent privately and 1.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 61.1% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in SW13 8 sold for a median of £807,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SW13 8DX compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

10.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

4/ 10

Around the middle — 18.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£807,500

Median over 14 sales in SW13 8, −28.2% on the year before.

TransportMore

6.0/ 10

Very good — 10 stations within a mile, 22 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 23 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£104,617

Average a year, before tax — higher than 99% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
A big private rental marketPositive
35.2% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
02
A student area
12% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
03
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 10.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
04
Well connectedPositive
10 stations within a mile and 22 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

SW13 8DX FAQs

Is SW13 8DX a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 10.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 18.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 4 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in SW13 8DX?

The median sale price over the last year was £807,500.

Homes in SW13 8 sold for a median of £807,500 across 14 sales in the year to August 2026, −28.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is SW13 8DX safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 18.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around SW13 8DX, well below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 4 of 10.

Who lives in SW13 8DX?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 8.6% of residents. 63.3% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (35.7%).

Which council covers SW13 8DX?

SW13 8DX is in Richmond upon Thames.

SW13 8DX is in Richmond upon Thames, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is SW13 8DX?

Connectivity scores 6.0 out of 10.

There are 22 bus stops within 800m and 10 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 6.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Hammersmith (District and Piccadilly) Station, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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