Horley

Also known as Horley, Surrey, Horley, England

Horley is a town in the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England, south of the towns of Reigate and Redhill. The county border with West Sussex is to the south with Crawley and Gatwick Airport close to the town.

Key facts

UK place.population: 22,076
UK place.post_town: Horley
UK place.area_total_km2: 11.24
UK place.type: Town
UK place.official_name: Horley
UK place.static_image_name: High Street - geograph.org.uk - 3609895.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: High Street, Horley
UK place.population_ref: (civil parish, 2011) or 22,693 (built-up area)
UK place.os_grid_reference: TQ2843
UK place.civil_parish: Horley
UK place.shire_district: Reigate and Banstead
UK place.shire_county: Surrey

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Toponymy
History
Geography
Politics
Twinning
Demography and housing
Economy
Culture and the arts
Transport
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Education
Sports
Notable people
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It has its own economy that comprises business parks and a shopping centre with a long high street. Because of its position, it has good commuter links to London and other surrounding towns.