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About

Virginia Water sits in the borough of Runnymede, Surrey, on the edge of an extensive lake and belt of woodland that are used for recreation and local events. The village is served by Virginia Water station on the line into London Waterloo, making it a commuter location as well as a residential centre. Local roads link to nearby towns and there is a mix of housing, small shops and services clustered near the station and along the main routes through the settlement.

The lake shore is crossed by a network of paths used for walking and running, and the water itself is used for controlled boating and birdwatching. On the western side visitors pass a constructed cascade and a stone “ruin” folly that date from 18th‑century landscaping, and a carved totem pole stands close to the path as a landmark by the water. Managed green spaces, sports grounds and short stretches of riverside give the area a mix of open ground and tree cover, and local planners and community groups coordinate access and conservation of the lakeside and adjoining woodlands.

Area overview

On average Virginia Water has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Virginia Water is £76,857 per year. There are 3 schools in Virginia Water: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Virginia Water is home to around 6,334 people, with a population density of about 428.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Virginia Water Population
6,334
Population density
428.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.1(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.05(-35%)
Other theft
4.26(-24%)
Public order
3.95(-35%)
Burglary
3.79(+46%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,758
59.29%
Other White
992
15.65%
Indian
589
9.29%
Other Asian
154
2.43%
Other
121
1.91%
Total population: 6,338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,675
51.65%
Level 3 (A level)
655
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
627
12.11%
No qualifications
574
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 5,179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
975
39.22%
Owns with a mortgage
860
34.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
17.02%
Other forms of private rent
82
3.3%
Social rents from council
65
2.61%
Total households: 2,486

Property prices in Virginia Water

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £795,000 in Virginia Water area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £18,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Virginia Water 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 Virginia Water over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£577,500
Terraced8£867,500
Flats17£355,000
Detached30£1,328,750

10 years median price trend in Virginia Water

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

All postcodes in Virginia Water

GU254EQ

Lyne Road

GU259BB

Station Parade

GU254PZ

Waverley Drive

GU254AE

Station Parade

GU254AS

Gorse Hill Road

GU254NQ

North Drive

GU254QT

Wentworth Drive

GU254HR

Furnival Close

GU254RD

Harpesford Avenue

GU254AA

Station Parade

GU254HN

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254RG

Harpesford Avenue

GU254HW

Crown Lane

GU254DZ

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254BQ

Stroude Road

GU254PS

Quentin Way

TW208QL

Green Road

TW208QJ

Hurst Lane

GU254NL

North Drive

GU254ST

Holloway Drive

GU254NF

West Drive

GU254TF

Palmerstone Court

GU254ET

Lyne Road

GU254PX

Christchurch Road

KT160DG

Chieftain Road

GU259DF

Station Parade

GU254SN

Upper Walk

GU254LX

Wentworth Drive

GU259DN

Virginia Water

GU259BD

Station Parade

GU254SF

Abbots Drive

GU254NR

Portnall Drive

GU254PW

Spring Woods

GU254NG

Firwood Road

GU254HP

Crown Lane

GU254NZ

Portnall Road

GU254QX

Wellington Avenue

GU254EG

Lyne Road

GU254NJ

London Road

GU254HA

Cabrera Avenue

GU254EN

The Mount

GU254PL

Woodlands Road West

GU254RF

Sundon Crescent

GU254TD

Aspen Court

GU254JS

South Drive

SL50LG

Sherbourne Drive

GU254DH

Home Close

GU254SW

Lime Tree Walk

KT160BF

Longcross Grange

GU254HX

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254DU

Trumps Mill Lane

GU254RZ

Oakwood Road

GU254LY

West Drive

GU254BT

Sandhills Lane

TW200AQ

London Road

SL57SD

London Road

GU254RB

Hillside

GU254JH

Corrie Gardens

KT160EX

Chobham Lane

TW200HP

The Long Walk

GU254NE

West Drive

GU254PU

Woodside Way

GU254BZ

Hollow Lane

GU254LR

Callow Hill

GU254RW

Christchurch Road

GU254HZ

Knowle Hill

SL50LE

London Road

GU254TE

Ridge Way

GU254PY

Pinewood Road

GU254TB

Cypress Court

GU254SY

Holloway Drive

SL50LB

London Road

GU254PB

Stayne End

GU259BT

Station Parade

GU254FE

Cabrera Avenue

GU254JF

Oak Tree Close

GU254PA

Pinewood Road

GU254DS

The Gardens

GU254DL

Station Approach

GU254TG

Sandy Lane

GU254LF

Callow Hill

GU259DP

Virginia Water

GU254DF

Luddington Avenue

GU254HY

Knowle Grove Close

GU254LE

Wentworth Hall

GU254JE

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254QN

Wellington Avenue

GU259BH

Station Parade

GU254JR

South Drive

KT160DD

Chieftain Road

GU254BS

Sandhills Lane

GU254BJ

Sandhills Lane

TW209UZ

Stroude Road

GU254RN

Station Approach

GU254BE

Christchurch Road

GU254JG

Oak Tree Close

GU254SD

Brock Way

GU254DA

Whitehall Farm Lane

GU254QB

Christchurch Road

GU254DG

Whitehill Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.