Area guide · Runnymede

Living in Egham

A snapshot of life in Egham, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Egham is a town in Runnymede, South East with a population of 28,003. The average house price is £517,919 and the overall crime rate is 70.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Egham ranks

Population

28,003

Avg House Price

£517,919

Crime Rate

70.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

60%

Avg Download Speed

412 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£39,067

Median Age

42.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Egham's detached homes (£815,495) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£364,784).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Egham prices have risen 1% over the last 9 years (£511,338 → £517,919).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£815,495	£689,125	46
Semi-Detached	£519,316	£485,000	97
Terraced	£400,587	£410,000	65
Flat	£364,784	£282,000	46

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Egham is 70.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Egham: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

60% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	7
Primary	6
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	60%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hythe Primary School	Primary	Good
Manorcroft Primary School	Primary	Good
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
St Jude's Church of England Junior School	Primary	No rating available
St Jude's CofE Infant School	Primary	Requires improvement
The Magna Carta School	Secondary	No rating available
Thorpe Lea Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Egham averages 412 Mbps — 312% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Egham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	67.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,118

Demographics & Economy

Population	28,003
Median Age	42.3
Median Household Income	£39,067
Employment Rate	58.4%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Egham?

The average house price in Egham is £517,919 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Egham?

The most affordable entry point in Egham is a flat, with an average price of £364,784.

Is Egham a safe place to live?

Egham has a recorded crime rate of 70.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Egham?

Egham has 7 schools in total, with 60% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Egham?

Average broadband download speeds in Egham are around 412 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.1% of premises.

How big is Egham?

Egham is a settlement in Runnymede with a population of approximately 28,003.

Most compared with

How does Egham stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Egham

House price: £446,654 · £517,919
Crime rate: 70.8 · 70.8
Distance: 4.7 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Egham

House price: £1,205,601 · £517,919
Crime rate: 58.1 · 70.8
Distance: 5.2 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Egham

House price: £421,078 · £517,919
Crime rate: 72 · 70.8
Distance: 14.4 mi

Ashford Common

Egham

House price: £401,849 · £517,919
Crime rate: 76 · 70.8
Distance: 4.4 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Egham

House price: £401,849 · £517,919
Crime rate: 76 · 70.8
Distance: 3.6 mi

Ashtead

Egham

House price: £694,684 · £517,919
Crime rate: 56 · 70.8
Distance: 13.2 mi

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