House prices in Runnymede
The median price paid for a home in Runnymede was £455,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 984 sales. House prices in Runnymede rose 1.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 5.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Runnymede was 23% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Runnymede was £1,586 a month in August 2026, 0.7% down on a year earlier (ONS). Runnymede had 7.3 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Runnymede stands out
- Rents in Runnymede had the 9th biggest rent fall of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (−0.7%).
- Runnymede has the 42nd highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £455,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Runnymede
The median price paid in Runnymede was £455,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 984 sales, or £5,197 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £697,500 | 218 | £5,515 | −0.4% | +4.9% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £500,000 | 331 | £5,410 | +1.6% | +10.6% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £420,000 | 201 | £5,554 | +3.3% | +12.6% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £256,500 | 234 | £4,482 | −1.4% | −1.3% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnymede | £455,000 | +1.1% | +5.8% | £5,197 | −1.9% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Runnymede sold for a median £5,197 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Runnymede has the 42nd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its +1.1% change over the year is the 78th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 10th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Runnymede
The average private rent in Runnymede was £1,586 a month in August 2026, 0.7% down on a year earlier. Rents in Runnymede are 21.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Runnymede has the 50th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Runnymede
889 homes were sold in Runnymede in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.97 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Runnymede were 11.7% up on the year before and 40.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 113th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th fewest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Runnymede
The police recorded 6,963 crimes in Runnymede in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.3 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Runnymede rose 1.0% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 5.4% higher than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.93 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.08 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.01 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.32 |
Runnymede has the 127th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 27th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Runnymede
Runnymede is the 52nd least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 245th |
| Income | 246th |
| Employment | 261st |
| Education and skills | 227th |
| Health | 238th |
| Crime | 128th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 122nd |
| Living environment | 114th |
Broadband and mobile in Runnymede
85.8% of premises in Runnymede can get gigabit broadband and 97.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 77.2% can get full fibre, and 0.7% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 121st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.7% of premises in Runnymede get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Runnymede
In the year ending June 2025, 10,110 people moved to Runnymede from elsewhere in the UK and 9,712 moved away, a net gain of 398 (4.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Spelthorne 910
- Elmbridge 662
- Hounslow 530
Most moved out to
- Woking 587
- Spelthorne 572
- Elmbridge 383
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Runnymede
How much does a house cost in Runnymede?
The median price paid for a home in Runnymede was £455,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £697,500; semi-detached £500,000; terraced £420,000; flats £256,500.
Are house prices in Runnymede going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Runnymede rose 1.1%, and over five years it rose 5.8%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Runnymede?
The average private rent in Runnymede was £1,586 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,084; 2 bed £1,394; 3 bed £1,672; 4+ bed £2,408.
Is Runnymede a safe place to live?
Runnymede had 7.3 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 127th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Runnymede?
77.2% of premises in Runnymede can get full fibre and 85.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Spelthorne 7 km
- Woking 10 km
- Elmbridge 11 km
- Surrey Heath 12 km
- Slough 12 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.