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. One of 361 district 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.
The administrative boundary of Runnymede can 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
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.
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.
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.)
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)
More local statistics and data for Runnymede can be found on the ONS statistics for Runnymede.