Town Pop. 20,872

Living in Horley (Reigate and Banstead): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horley (Reigate and Banstead) scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Horley (Reigate and Banstead) most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the RH6 postcode district, Horley (Reigate and Banstead) ranks 2nd. It scores 8 points above the RH6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That puts Horley (Reigate and Banstead) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the RH6 postcode district.

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Horley (Reigate and Banstead) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 771 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 274 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 207 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 168 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 120 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 414 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 White Lodge Gardens 163 crimes
  2. 2 Mistley Gardens 130 crimes
  3. 3 Benhams Drive 106 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 11.4 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³
68
Green Space 83
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 14
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 24

Services

Schools
51
9 schools in area · 11 within 4km
8Good1Ungraded
  • Langshott Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manorfield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Meath Green Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Meath Green Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Oakwood SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westvale Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Yattendon SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Horley Infant SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsEast Surrey Hospital2 mi
Epsom General Hospital10 mi
St. Helier Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsSurrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67%
A&E seen within 4 hrs54.9%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,750 patients per GP
6dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
42
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Reigate and Banstead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 600 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed3%Retired21.5%Student2.8%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Reigate and Banstead · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Horley 0.6 mi
Gatwick Airport 1.4 mi
Salfords 1.8 mi
J9A M23 1.3 mi
J9 M23 1.8 mi
J9 M23 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 21
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 65
Takeaways Ample 17
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £436,500 188
Detached £600,000 50
Semi-detached £456,250 62
Terraced £362,500 30
Flat / Maisonette £206,250 46
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£196k £335k £478k £617k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Salfords 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hookwood 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Burstow 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Smallfield 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Outwood 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tinsley Green 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shipley Bridge 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Charlwood 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
South Nutfield 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nalderswood 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Copthorne 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) 62 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horley (Reigate and Banstead) a nice place to live?

Horley (Reigate and Banstead) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horley (Reigate and Banstead) is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?

Horley (Reigate and Banstead) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 1,954 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?

Among the top-rated schools in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) are Langshott Primary School, Manorfield Primary and Nursery School and Meath Green Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) in total.

What are house prices like in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?

The current median house price in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) is £436,500, around 53% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £600,000, semi-detached £456,250, terraced £362,500, flat £206,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 188 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)

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