THE LOCATION

North-west Surrey some twenty miles south-west of Central London.

Runnymede has three main towns:

Chertsey is a historic town which had a famous abbey dating from Saxon times. It is now a thriving modern business centre yet retains its historic character and has benefitted from a recent enhancement scheme.

Egham lies close to the historic Runnymede Meadow site of the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215. Several high specification modern office developments have been built around its attractive pedestrianised centre.

Addlestone is the Borough's youngest centre, having only grown into a town in the 19th century. It is now a busy commercial centre and home to Runnymede Borough Council.

The Borough also contains a number of smaller villages and suburban centres including Virginia Water, Thorpe, Englefield Green, Woodham, New Haw, Ottershaw, The Hythe and Lyne. The River Thames and River Wey form Runnymede's northern and eastern boundaries. In the north-west the Borough contains part of Windsor Great Park, to the west it reaches the edge of Chobham Common. Nearby towns include Staines, Windsor, Weybridge and Woking.

EDUCATION

Runnymede contains a variety of educational establishments including 25 infant/junior schools. The Borough’s Secondary Schools, Universities, Colleges and Adult Education Centres are listed below :-

• Royal Holloway, University of London, fffffffffATel. 01784 434455
• Brunel University (Runnymede Campus), ssssssa Tel. 01784 431341
• Strode’s College, Egham, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaATel. 01784 437506

LEISURE

Sport is well-catered for in the Borough. There are two sports centres and several golf courses, including the internationally recognised Wentworth Club. Egham, Chertsey and Virginia Water have their own football teams and Englefield Green hosts cricket matches on the village green throughout the summer. Foxhills Country Club and local hotels offer a range of health and leisure facilities. Runnymede is also home to the famous Thorpe Park which attracts over a million visitors per year. The River Bourne Health Club, which includes a publicly accessible swimming pool, is in the centre of Chertsey.

Annual events in the Borough include the Egham Royal Show, Magna Carta Day and, in Chertsey, the Agricultural Show and Black Cherry Fair. Places to enjoy the great outdoors include Runnymede Meadow, St. Ann’s Hill and part of Windsor Great Park including the lake at Virginia Water.

The Borough is within easy reach of a number of major destinations including Windsor Castle, Legoland, Hampton Court, Sandown and Windsor Racecourses and Central London

Royal Holloway - University of London, located on the A30 near Egham, is home to a collection of valuable paintings, including the famous ‘Princes in the Tower’ by Millais. The University also offers programmes of recitals and dramatic productions by students.

Further information on visitor attractions in and around Runnymede can be found on the internet at www.visitsurrey.com

POPULATION AND HOUSING

According to the 2001 census there are 31,656 households in the Borough. The total population of some 78,000 lives at a density of 10 people per hectare.

The Borough is a desirable green belt location in which to live. Development restrictions and demand for housing are reflected in the current prices for housing. A price guide for different properties and areas of the Borough at the time of printing is given below.

Property Price Guide

Addlestone

2 Bed Flat: £150,000 - £160,000
2 Bed Semi-detached £180,000 - £200,000
3 Bed Detatched: £250,000 - £350,000
Figures from - Bentley Wood - 01932 858511

Egham

2 Bed Flat: £150,000 - £180,000
2 Bed Semi-detached £200,000 - £250,000
3 Bed Detatched: £300,000 - upwards
Figures from - Halifax Property Services - 01784 431226

Chertsey

2 Bed Flat: £140,000 - £150,000
2 Bed Semi-detached £210,000 - £220,000
3 Bed Detatched: £260,000 - £270,000
Figures from - Mann & Co. - 01932 564239