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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

GU254AB

Station Parade

GU254AZ

Trumpsgreen Road

TW200HS

London Road

GU254RT

Nuns Walk

SL50LA

Portnall Cottages

GU254JQ

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254EY

Beechmont Avenue

GU254QA

Stuart Way

GU254AX

Heath Rise

GU254AP

Gorse Hill Road

GU254JA

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254JU

Heatherside Drive

GU254LJ

Woodlee Cottages

GU254RE

Harpesford Avenue

KT160DF

Chieftain Road

GU254QD

Waterfall Close

GU254DE

Stroude Road

GU254LP

Hollow Lane

GU254BY

Stroude Road

GU254HT

Crown Road

GU254DW

Station Approach

GU254JZ

Portnall Rise

GU254BP

The Drive

GU254EL

The Mount Close

GU254AD

Station Parade

GU254LD

Callow Hill

GU254DT

The Orchard

GU254JY

East Drive

GU259BA

Station Parade

GU254BH

Holloway Drive

GU254NA

West Drive

GU254NU

Blacknest Road

GU254HJ

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254LS

Wentworth Drive

GU254RS

Abbey Road

SL50LH

Shepley Drive

GU254TA

Sandy Lane

GU254PN

Woodlands Road West

KT160DA

Dorchester Mews

GU254HD

Crown Road

GU254EW

Trumpsgreen Avenue

GU254DD

Edgell Close

GU254NW

Portnall Drive

GU254EJ

The Mount

GU259BE

Station Parade

GU254DQ

Irvine Place

GU254SR

Holloway Drive

GU254NH

Meadow Road

GU254JB

Knowle Grove

GU254RY

Virginia Avenue

GU254DJ

Tithe Close

SL50LF

West Drive

GU254HH

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254QS

Abbots Drive

KT160BQ

Chobham Lane

GU254PR

Waverley Drive

GU254JL

Umberstones

GU254SB

Badgers Hill

GU254NX

Blacknest Road

GU254RA

Harpesford Avenue

GU254RL

Virginia Water

GU254BU

Stroude Road

KT160DB

Chieftain Road

GU259AR

Station Parade

GU254RX

Virginia Drive

GU254AH

Christchurch Road

GU254RR

Monks Road

GU254HL

Trumpsgreen Road

GU254BW

Sandhills Lane

GU254AU

Gorse Hill Road

GU254LA

Portnall Rise

GU254QY

Wellington Avenue

GU254JD

Knowle Grove

KT160BG

Chieftain Road

GU254AY

Heath Close

GU254EU

Tithe Meadows

GU254ND

West Drive

GU254DB

Stroude Road

GU254BB

Station Parade

GU254EX

Bourne Road

GU254HU

Wellington Avenue

GU254AR

Gorse Hill Road

KT160BY

Churchill Drive

GU254NT

Lindale Close

GU254AW

Pipers End

GU254BX

The Lane

GU254PJ

Christchurch Road

GU254LW

Callow Hill

GU254QU

Wellington Avenue

KT160EE

Chobham Lane

GU254AF

Station Parade

GU254AT

Morella Close

GU259AZ

Station Parade

KT160BZ

Vickers Close

GU254PP

Lake Road

GU254PH

Woodlands Road East

GU254EH

The Parade

GU254FD

Morningside Close

GU254LZ

Bourneside

GU254NN

Portnall Drive

Data Sources

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