Horley

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.

Horley
High Street, Horley
Horley
Location within Surrey
Area11.24 km2 (4.34 sq mi)
Population22,076 (civil parish, 2011) or 22,693 (built-up area)
 Density1,964/km2 (5,090/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTQ2843
Civil parish
  • Horley
District
  • Reigate and Banstead
Shire county
  • Surrey
Region
  • South East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHorley
Postcode districtRH6
Dialling code01293
PoliceSurrey
FireSurrey
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament

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, with good rail links at the railway station and bus services at the bus station.

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