Runnymede
§ This page gives an overview of the Runnymede local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Runnymede, in north-west Surrey, is named after the historic meadow on the Thames where Magna Carta was sealed. The River Thames flows along its northern boundary, with riverside walks, meadows, and woodlands. Egham, Addlestone, and Chertsey are key towns, with Chertsey Abbey ruins adding heritage. The district includes Thorpe Park, a major leisure attraction, and riverside nature reserves. Its geography is defined by the Thames, floodplains, and historic landscapes.
Runnymede Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Runnymede local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Runnymede can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Runnymede.
Key Facts about Runnymede
What region is Runnymede in? Runnymede is in the South East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Runnymede in? Runnymede is located in the county of Surrey.
Is Runnymede a city? No, Runnymede is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Runnymede? The local authority for this district is: Runnymede Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Surrey is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Surrey County Council.
▶ Official website of Runnymede Borough Council 🔗 runnymede.gov.uk
Which police force covers Runnymede? Policing in Runnymede is provided by Surrey Police 🔗 surrey.police.uk, which serves 11 local authority districts: Elmbridge ⁞ Epsom and Ewell ⁞ Guildford ⁞ Mole Valley ⁞ Reigate and Banstead ⁞ Runnymede ⁞ Spelthorne ⁞ Surrey Heath ⁞ Tandridge ⁞ Waverley ⁞ Woking.
Constituencies in Runnymede
Runnymede is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Runnymede
Runnymede is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Addlestone North
- Addlestone South
- Chertsey Riverside
- Chertsey St Ann's
- Egham Hythe
- Egham Town
- Englefield Green East
- Englefield Green West
- Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South
- New Haw
- Ottershaw
- Thorpe
- Virginia Water
- Woodham & Rowtown
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Runnymede
Runnymede is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Runnymede
Below is a list of post towns in Runnymede, grouped by postcode area:
- GU ▸ Virginia Water (GU25)
- KT ▸ Addlestone (KT15) ⁞ Chertsey (KT16)
- TW ▸ Egham (TW20)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Runnymede
Runnymede covers 20 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Addlestone
- Ascot *
- Bishopsgate *
- Byfleet *
- Chertsey
- Egham *
- Hythe End *
- Longcross *
- Lyne
- New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater *
- Old Windsor and Wraysbury *
- Penton Hook *
- Runnymede *
- Shepperton *
- Staines-upon-Thames *
- Thorpe
- Virginia Water
- Wentworth (Runnymede)
- Weybridge *
- Woodham *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Runnymede.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Runnymede
Runnymede is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Runnymede Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- South Western Railway ▸ Egham (TW20 9LB) ⁞ Virginia Water (GU25 4AA) ⁞ Chertsey (KT16 9BG) ⁞ Byfleet and New Haw (KT15 3LQ) ⁞ Addlestone (KT15 2PB) ⁞ Longcross (GU25 4JR)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Runnymede compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Runnymede compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Runnymede has 14 electoral wards.
Runnymede has a population of 92,118 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Runnymede
This chart shows the population trend for Runnymede from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Runnymede can be found on the ONS statistics for Runnymede.