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About

Thorpe ward occupies the northern section of Runnymede borough, characterised by its mix of residential development and significant green space. The area is primarily composed of suburban housing, with the neighbourhoods of Thorpe and Virginia Water forming its core. It is bordered by the M25 motorway to the north and includes a portion of the historic Runnymede meadows along the Thames.

A notable feature is the presence of Thorpe Park, a major theme park situated on several man-made lakes. The ward also contains stretches of woodland and the grounds of St Ann's Heath, providing local recreational areas. Residential roads are generally quiet, with a local centre offering essential services for the community.

Area overview

On average Thorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorpe is £62,348 per year. There are 2 schools in Thorpe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thorpe is home to around 5,806 people, with a population density of about 634.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorpe Population
5,806
Population density
634.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.89(+36%)
Drugs
30.14(+1029%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.9(+141%)
Public order
12.23(+100%)
Other theft
9.3(+67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,321
74.42%
Indian
411
7.08%
Other White
378
6.51%
Other Asian
95
1.64%
Other
89
1.53%
Total population: 5,806

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,589
32%
No qualifications
906
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
778
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
711
14.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
525
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 4,965

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,249
52.09%
Owns with a mortgage
824
34.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
9.01%
Other forms of private rent
59
2.46%
Social rents from council
24
1%
Total households: 2,398

Property prices in Thorpe

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Thorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorpe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£665,000
Flats1£250,000
Semi-Detached23£499,950
Terraced17£390,000

10 years median price trend in Thorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorpe.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.