Which Celebrities Live In Barnes?

With its quiet tree-lined streets and scenic views across the River Thames, Barnes is the perfect base for those who wish to live within the buzz of London, but crave the village-like calm of the countryside. Offering the best of both worlds, it’s no wonder so many celebrities have swarmed to Barnes’ leafy green suburbs. Having once housed everyone from Queen stars Brian May and Roger Taylor to TV host Holly Willoughby, singer Duffy and actor Robert Pattinson, a few of the enclave’s biggest A-listers have moved on in recent years, but there’s still plenty of household names who call the area home. Having rounded-up the stars who live in Hampstead, Primrose Hill, Kensington & Chelsea, Richmond and the Cotswolds, here’s your ultimate guide to all the celebrities who call Barnes home.

The Complete Guide To The Barnes Celeb Set

Stanley Tucci

Though he heralds from the US, and can often be found waxing lyrical about his Italian roots, it is London that Stanley Tucci has made his home. He made the permanent move to the UK in 2013 after he married his wife, the English-native literary agent (and sister to actress Emily Blunt) Felicity Blunt. Settling down together in the leafy suburb of SW13, Tucci described their house as a ‘very welcoming 1900s semi-detached’ done-up in a Mid-Century Modern style. As to why the couple opted for Barnes, Tucci told The Standard that he ‘love[s] the area’s proximity to the River Thames, the Wetlands Centre, and the local duck pond’. His favourite hidden gem? Barnes Farmers Market, which he claims is the best of its kind in London. 

Patricia Hodge

Originally from Lincolnshire, the Miranda and Downton Abbey star first made the move to Barnes all the way back in 1975. She and her late husband, music publisher Peter Owen, who passed away in 2016 from dementia, raised their two boys in the area. ‘I’m very devoted to Barnes. It is a lovely hybrid between London and the country,’ she told Time & Leisure. ‘I love the river and we’re near to Putney Common and Richmond Park for glorious walks. I also love the independent shops and the Olympic Cinema.’

Left to right: comedian Joe Lycett and Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

The footballer turned football pundit turned podcast entrepreneur owns a luxurious £4m home in the leafy suburb of Barnes. Having lived in the area for over a decade, he frequently shares shots of his home – including his gym, cinema room and expansive garden – on social media. Talking to The Standard about Barnes, he said: ‘It’s got a country feel but is also close to town, so you get the best of both worlds. I’m between houses at the moment because we’re moving around the corner.’

Michael Ball

The singer has lived in a Victorian townhouse located just off Castelnau in Barnes for over 20 years. Talking to the BBC about the area, Ball said: ‘It’s a time-warp. You go over Hammersmith Bridge and suddenly there you are, stopping for the ducks and geese that walk across the road. But on a good day I can be into the theatre in 20 minutes.’

Rick Stein by Sam Harris

Rick Stein

Splitting his time between Barnes, Padstow in Cornwall and Sydney, Australia, the chef’s London base sits nearby his Barnes-based Seafood Restaurant. Discussing his decision to open up his first London restaurant in the area, Rick Stein told The Standard: ‘What I like about Barnes is it has its own identity – London is a series of villages.’

Pete Tong

Born in Kent, the DJ and BBC1 radio presenter is said to now reside in the leafy suburb of Barnes.