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Virginia Water
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Aerial view of Virginia Water
Virginia Water is located in Surrey
Virginia Water
Virginia Water
Population 5,940 (2011, Ward)
OS grid reference SU982679
District
  • Runnymede
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town VIRGINIA WATER
Postcode district GU25
Dialling code 01344
Police Surrey
Fire Surrey
Ambulance South East Coast
EU Parliament South East England
UK Parliament
  • Runnymede and Weybridge
List of places
UK
England
Surrey
51°24′07″N 0°35′20″W / 51.402°N 0.589°W / 51.402; -0.589

Virginia Water is a lovely village located in Surrey, England. It's known for being a very nice place to live.

In 2015, a report said that Virginia Water was one of the most expensive places to buy a home in the UK. The average house price there was over £1 million.

What Makes Virginia Water Special?

Virginia Water is part of the Borough of Runnymede. This area is in the county of Surrey, which is in the South East of England. It's a quiet and green area, popular with families.

How Many People Live Here?

According to a count in 2011, about 5,940 people live in Virginia Water. This number helps us understand the size of the village. It's a small community.

What is the Local Government?

The village is part of the Borough of Runnymede. This local council helps manage things like parks, roads, and local services. It makes sure the village runs smoothly for everyone.

How Does Virginia Water Connect to Politics?

For national politics, Virginia Water is part of the Runnymede and Weybridge area. This means people living here vote for a Member of Parliament (MP). The MP represents their interests in the UK Parliament.

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