Runnymede: population and statistics
Runnymede has a population of 93,013 (2025) across 78.0 km², or 1,192 people per km². It ranks 317 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 93,013 residents
- 78.0 km²
- 1,192 people/km²
Runnymede in numbers
Population of Runnymede over time
Runnymede had 83,730 residents in 2015 and 93,013 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 87,200 |
| 2021 | 87,830 |
| 2022 | 89,320 |
| 2023 | 91,422 |
| 2024 | 92,321 |
| 2025 | 93,013 |
All indicators for Runnymede
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Runnymede | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 265 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.0% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 209 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Runnymede | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 39,960 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 285 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 27.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.3% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 64 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 34,838 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 296 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 73.5% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 259 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 23.5% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 77 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.9% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 142 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 19.1% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.9% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £477,182 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 41 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 225 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Runnymede | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 74.3% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.6% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.5% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 177 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Runnymede | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,125 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 250 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 55.1 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 65 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,520 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 246 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,777 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 34 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Runnymede | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.8% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 80 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Runnymede | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.9% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 239 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Runnymede ranks 58 by population.
Households (Census 2021): 34,838 households in Runnymede, compared with an average of 72,553 households in South East and 111,842 households across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £46,777 in Runnymede, compared with an average of £41,780 in South East and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 15.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households (Census 2021)”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,929 football pitches.
- 4.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Spelthorne, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Windsor and Maidenhead (159,776 residents), 12 km away.
Business sectors: Runnymede
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction15.5% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.8% ×1.1
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.6% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.1
Where is Runnymede?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Runnymede?
Runnymede has 93,013 residents (2025), ranking 317 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Runnymede?
Runnymede covers 78.0 km², with a density of 1,192 people per km².
Is the population of Runnymede growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Runnymede went from 83,730 to 93,013, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Runnymede?
Runnymede is in South East (region). Latitude 51.395, longitude −0.541.
Households (Census 2021): what is the figure for Runnymede?
In Runnymede, “Households (Census 2021)” stands at 34,838 households (2021), ranking 296 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 61,440 households.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Runnymede?
In Runnymede, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £46,777 (2025), ranking 34 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Runnymede?
The nearest to Runnymede are Spelthorne (5.1 km), Woking (8.8 km), Mole Valley (9.4 km), Windsor and Maidenhead (12 km), Slough (12 km).