Key Competitive Attractions
Runnymede has a sturdy local economy incorporating numerous commercial enterprises, industrial estates and business parks. Farming, Equestrian and Agricultural activities are prominent in the rural areas. The Manufacturing and Service-based industries are dominant in the local economy, with Knowledge-based sectors including ICT, Telecommunications and advanced Business Services fast becoming string contributers too. Recent major developments include office developments within the Chertsey Revitalisation Area and Hillswood Business Park.
Runnymede's economic success can be attributed to a number of advantages:
- Highly-skilled workforce
- Unemployment rates lower than 1.1%
- High levels of disposable income
- Excellent communications
- Located to the west of London
- Proximity to Heathrow
- Direct access to the M3 and M25 motorways
