neighbouring areas
Postcodes
| SW1 | SW15 | SW20 | SW8 |
| SW10 | SW16 | SW3 | SW9 |
| SW11 | SW17 | SW4 | TW10 |
| SW12 | SW18 | SW5 | TW9 |
| SW13 | SW19 | SW6 | |
| SW14 | SW2 | SW7 |
Anyone looking for property to rent in Barnes will no doubt already be aware that it has some of the most expensive housing in London. It's not surprising though, as this area is prized for its relatively secluded location, with the River Thames acting as a barrier to through traffic. Barnes is in the London postcode of SW13, in the London Borough of Richmond. There is a good selection of properties available to rent in Barnes, ranging from studio apartments and flats in purpose built buildings; to pretty Victorian three bed cottages in the sought after area of "Little Chelsea". If you're looking for a house to rent in Barnes, choose from Victorian terraced houses, grand regency properties overlooking the Thames; or rent an imposing villa in the new suburb of Barnes Waterside. You could rent a flat or house in the Harrods Village development, built on the old Harrods Furniture Depository site. To lease a two bedroom Victorian cottage in "Little Chelsea" you should expect to pay around £392+ per week. If you're looking to rent a flat, for a two bedroom flat in a purpose built block, close to Barnes Station, you should expect to pay in the region of £275+ per week.
Amenities for Barnes properties
Barnes has a number of speciality shops, including art galleries and boutiques. Tesco Metro can be found next to Hammersmith Bridge. For more extensive shopping visit neighbouring East Sheen, Putney, Hammersmith or Fulham. The choice of restaurants and pubs in Barnes is considerable. There are also a good number of schools in this relatively small area. A famous local attraction is the award winning London Wetland Centre, consisting of 40 acres of ponds and lakes, which attracts rare birds and wildfowl from all over Europe.
Transport in Barnes
Barnes village is served well by buses, which go to Putney, East Sheen and Richmond upon Thames, as well as Hammersmith in the opposite direction; providing access to Hammersmith Underground station. Barnes Railway Station provides links to Waterloo. There is easy road access to the M4, A3, M25, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.
