Charles Banks

Barnes is a tranquil yet bustling urban village stretching between the banks of the River Thames and north to the decorative Hammersmith Bridge. With it's woods and common land it is one of London's most attractive villages offering excellent transport links to central London, Richmond, Putney and Mortlake from both Barnes and Barnes Bridge stations.

Some of the most attractive houses in the city are hidden away on the tree lined streets of Barnes; is it any wonder that once our clients buy in Barnes they never want to leave!

With it's busy churches, restaurants and pubs adding to village charm, visitors and local residents alike can be found enjoying relaxing walks along the river banks or taking advantage of one of the many village activities Barnes offers throughout the year, including the Summer & Christmas Fairs, Annual Food Fair, Sports Club Bonfire Night and Barnes Winter Ball.

The centrally located Barnes Pond is a perfect meeting point for friends and family or simply an ideal spot to stop off and feed the ever present wildlife population of ducks, swans and geese. Dog owners and walkers alike will love the huge choice of open spaces and endless choice of walks offered throughout Barnes.

Why would you choose to live anywhere else but here... - Lord Patton

Barnes encompasses three distinct areas:

North Barnes

Close to Hammersmith Bridge and very popular with commuters requiring the London Underground to get to work.

This area has become very desirable since the Harrods Depository was sold and developed into Harrods Village, a prestigious riverside gated development providing high quality apartments and houses with the use of a leisure centre with such facilities as an indoor 25 metre swimming pool, jaccuzzi, sauna, steam room and solarium. There is also a conference room with office facilities.

Next to Harrods Village is the idyllic and peaceful Barnes Waterside development with a mixture of grand detached houses, semi detached and townhouses and apartments surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and pond. Many of the properties have spectacular views over the Wetlands Centre located in Barn Elms and a thriving centre for ornithologists and families alike. Many rare species of birds are being attracted back by this very special habitat.

Barnes Village

Church Road and Barnes High Street which join together at Barnes Pond and Green.

The latest luxury development to take place here is The Sorting Office which has been converted in high specification apartments overlooking the green and the pond. On the ground floor of this building is Ask Pizza and to the rear the OSO which combines a gallery, theatre and cafe. Barnes Mainline station sits in the middle of Barnes Common and in 20 minutes transports you to Waterloo. A landmark here is The Sun Inn which also overlooks the Pond.

Barnes High Street still retains its unique retail outlets Bob Seal Butcher, The Cheese Shop, The Fish Shop and many more interesting shops. Barnes has truly become 'cafe society' with new coffee houses springing up in all sectors. Of the many excellent restaurants that Barnes is noted for Sonny's and Riva are perhaps the most renowned. The Bulls Head famous for its live music particularly jazz sits at the end of Barnes High Street overlooking the River Thames.

Just down the road is the Barnes Sports Club with its sports field and tennis courts. Tennis enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in Barnes with private all weather tennis courts at both Rocks Lane Tennis Centre and The Riverside Club. Municipal Courts can be booked at any time at Barn Elms and for the energetic there is a running track.

Little Chelsea

Made up of charming Victorian cottages is a favourite with young professionals with myriad homely restaurants such as Annies, The Tree House and The Depot and antique shops all within a few minutes walk. Barnes Bridge mainline station is also very close by ( Waterloo 20 minutes). For those commuting by car from Little Chelsea, there is easy access to both the A316/M3 and M4 motorways.

All in all although only 10 minutes drive from Kensington High Street, Barnes epitomises Village family life with a great sense of community.

Barnes Schools

Barnes offers a variety of high quality state and independent schools to cater for children and young adults throughout our local community. Please see below a list of contact details for these.

Nursery, Infant & Junior State Schools

Barnes Primary School
Type: Nursery unit/Infant and Junior
Address: Cross Street, Barnes, SW13 0QQ
Phone: 020 8876 7358
Fax: 020 8878 4517
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Website: www.barnesprimaryschool.co.uk

East Sheen Primary School
Type: Infant and Junior
Address: Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 8ED
Phone: 020 8876 7484
Fax: 020 8878 8451
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Website: www.eastsheen.richmond.sch.uk

Lowther Primary School
Type: Nursery unit/Infant and Junior
Address: Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, SW13 9AE
Phone: 020 8748 3984
Fax: 020 8846 9334
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Website: www.lowther.richmond.sch.uk

St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Type: Infant and Junior
Address: Worple Street, London, SW14 8HE
Phone: 020 8876 6679
Fax: 020 8392 1829
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Website: www.st-marymagdalens.richmond.sch.uk

St Osmund's Catholic Primary School
Type: Infant and Junior
Address: Church Road, Barnes, SW13 9HQ
Phone: 020 8748 3582
Fax: 020 8846 9589
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Website: www.st-osmunds.richmond.sch.uk

Colet Court (St Paul's Preparatory School)
Head: Mr. Tim Meunier
Address: Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13
Telephone: 020 8748 3461
Fax: 020 8746 5357
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Website: www.coletcourt.org.uk

Independent Colleges & Sixth Form Colleges in Barnes.

The Harrodian
Type: Secondary
Address: Lonsdale Road, Barnes, SW13 9QN
Phone: 020 8748 6117
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Website: www.harrodian.com

St Paul's School
Type: Secondary
Address: Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9JT
Phone: 020 8748 9162
Fax: 020 8746 5353
Website: www.stpaulsschool.org.uk

Swedish School Society
Type: Secondary
Address: Swedish School, 82 Lonsdale Road, Barnes SW13 9JS
Phone: 020 8741 1751
Fax: 020 8741 9372
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Website: www.swedishschool.org.uk

Council tax in Barnes

Average council tax charges are listed below, based on a household of two adults.
The tax bands are based on the value of your property in 1991.

The average council tax per household in Richmond upon Thames council is £1,782.00