{"id":2057,"date":"2021-02-28T17:14:42","date_gmt":"2021-02-28T17:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/?p=2057"},"modified":"2021-02-28T17:14:43","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T17:14:43","slug":"whats-it-like-to-live-in-horley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/whats-it-like-to-live-in-horley\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s it like to live in Horley?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in the south\neast Borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, Horley is a leafy commuter town\nwith easy access to the woodlands of Surrey, rolling West Sussex countryside and\nreliable transport links into London. In fact, Horley was even named one of the\ntop 10 commuter towns in Yopa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/commuter-guide-2020\/\">London\nCommuter Guide 2020<\/a> thanks to its reasonable season ticket prices,\nfast trains, affordable property prices and great schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a population of around 22,076,\nHorley is a bustling town with a busy high street, but its historic buildings, local\nheritage, and impressive open green space offer residents a harmonious mix of\nexcitement and peaceful relaxation. And with a strong community feel, tip-top\namenities, easy access to Gatwick Airport and a great range of affordable\nhousing options, Horley offers a little something for everyone. With an average\nhouse price of \u00a3388,879 in 2020, Horley is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/homesandproperty\/property-news\/surrey-s-best-commuter-towns-and-villages-for-buyers-on-a-budget-staines-horley-and-guildford-top-the-list-for-the-best-value-homes-in-exclusive-home-county-a110926.html\">most affordable<\/a> areas of Surrey for\nhomebuyers, with the county seeing average house prices of \u00a3587,125 overall in\n2020 and \u00a32,666,397 in pricey Wentworth. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what is\nit like to live in Horley? Read on to find out more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Horley has solid transport links to\nmajor parts of Surrey, London, and the South East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operated by Southern Railway, Horley\nTrain Station runs regular services to London Victoria that typically take\nbetween 40 and 50 minutes. Frequent services to Gatwick Airport (via a shuttle\nservice that takes just two minutes) Brighton and Three Bridges also run from\nHorley Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A network of reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surreycc.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/buses-and-other-transport\/bus-timetables\/redhill-horley-and-east-surrey\">bus routes<\/a> connect Horley with most of\nSurrey as well as notable West Sussex destinations including Guildford,\nRedhill, Box Hill, Epsom, Leatherhead, and Crawley (among many others).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are travelling by motorway,\nHorley is a mile from the M23, offers a simple road link to the M25, and is\nclose to the A217, giving easy access to major parts of the south as well as the\nMidlands and the North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nearest train stations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrainline.com\/stations\/horley\">Horley Train Station<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernrailway.com\/travel-information\/plan-your-journey\/station-information\/stations\/three-bridges\">Three Bridges Train\nStation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernrailway.com\/travel-information\/plan-your-journey\/station-information\/stations\/three-bridges\">Redhill Station<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to choosing a school for\nyour children there is plenty of choice in and around Horley with a solid\nchoice of primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and settings with\nsuitable <a href=\"https:\/\/online.surreycc.gov.uk\/education\/schools.nsf\/SSByProvision?OpenView\">SEND (special educational\nneeds &amp; disabilities)<\/a> provision including the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.the-aurora-group.com\/\">Aurora Redehall School <\/a>&nbsp;and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cornerways.org\/\">Cornfield\nSchool<\/a> within\nthe general catchment area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primary schools Meath Green Infant\nSchool and Forge Wood Primary School have both been rated \u2018outstanding\u2019 by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk\/find-a-school-in-england?searchtype=search-by-location&amp;keywords=Horley%2C%20Surrey&amp;page=1&amp;LocationCoordinates=51.17439%2C-0.15883&amp;radius=3&amp;schoollevel=IsPrimary\">Ofsted<\/a> and Horley Infant School, Langshott\nPrimary School, Yattendon School, Manorfield Primary and Nursery School and Meath\nGreen Junior School have all been rated \u2018good\u2019, as has secondary school <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakwood.surrey.sch.uk\/\">Oakwood School<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further and higher education, nearby\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esc.ac.uk\/\">East Sussex College<\/a> is a vibrant campus that offers a mix\nof academic syllabus\u2019, vocational courses, and modern apprenticeships and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ac.uk\/\">Surrey University<\/a> offers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses\nfrom its picturesque campus in nearby Guildford. All of London\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk\/league-tables\/rankings\/london\">top rated universities<\/a> are an easy commute from the\narea too.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, and not forgetting those tiny tots.\nFor early years support and childcare, there are plenty of certified <a href=\"https:\/\/horleyonline.co.uk\/childcare-around-horley\/\">nurseries and playgroups<\/a> in the area and a great range\nof baby and toddler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familiesonline.co.uk\/local\/east-surrey\/clubs-and-classes\/baby-toddler\">groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leisure &amp; amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your retail fix, Horley High Street\nis home to a good mix of well-known retail chains such as Boots and Costa Coffee\nas well as quirky independents including boutique gifts and homewares shop <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetvintage.co.uk\/\">Sweet Vintage<\/a> and its very own furniture department store, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collingwoodstores.co.uk\/\">Collingwood Batchellor<\/a>. Oh, and for the big food shop, Horley\noffers the best of both worlds with a large Waitrose and Lidl within short\ndistance of each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to get active, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.better.org.uk\/leisure-centre\/reigate-and-banstead\/horley-leisure-centre\">Horley Leisure Centre<\/a> is home to a fully-equipped\ngym, fitness studios, a swimming pool, a modern sports hall, and a caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best things about Horley is\nits prime access to green open space. Just a short drive and you can enjoy the\ndelights of the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/box-hill\">Box Hill<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surreyhills.org\/\">The\nSurrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty<\/a> and the majestic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southdowns.gov.uk\/\">South Downs<\/a>. A little closer to home you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openplay.co.uk\/view\/1161\/horley-recreation-ground\">Horley Recreation Ground<\/a>, an inviting community space\nthat is perfect for running, dog walking, picnics, and taking the kids to the\nadventure playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a friendly Surrey town with a solid\nsense of community, Horley hosts a mix of fun-filled annual events. The town\u2019s\nSt George\u2019s Parade and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HorleyCarnival\/\">The Horley Carnival<\/a>, which made its comeback in 2013, are\narguably the most popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For drinking and dining out, Horley\noffers plenty of choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Zeno-Restaurant-Horley-Gatwick-1870596103268180\/\">Zeno<\/a> Italian restaurant, <a href=\"https:\/\/shiraz-restaurant.co.uk\/\">Shiraz Bar &amp; Mediterranean Restaurant<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehalfmooncharlwood.com\/\">The Half Moon<\/a> are all popular with locals. If you\u2019re looking for a classic British\nboozer with all the trimmings, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefarmhousehorley.co.uk\/\">The Farmhouse Pub<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintageinn.co.uk\/restaurants\/south-east\/yeoldesixbellshorley\">Ye Olde Six Bells<\/a> certainly deliver and both\npubs serve a mix of local ales, homemade food, and boast peaceful beer gardens.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some other must-see sights and\nattractions in and around Horley:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gatwick-aviation-museum.co.uk\/museum\/\">Gatwick Aviation Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archwaytheatre.com\/\">The Archway Theatre<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulleysescape.com\/\">Tulleys Farm &amp; Escape Rooms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonslostrivers.com\/river-mole.html\">The River Mole<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/england\/west-sussex\/east-horley-circular-route\">East Horley Circular Walk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatwickfootgolf.com\/\">Gatwick Footgolf<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crime and safety <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a community-driven town, the\nresidents of Horley generally feel happy and secure. The town has its own dedicated\nwebsite, <a href=\"https:\/\/horleyonline.co.uk\/\">Horley Online<\/a>, that acts as a community\nforum for locals to keep in contact. There are also local Neighborhood Watch schemes\noperating in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like any major town, crime in Horley\ndoes exist, but the county of Surrey has some of the lowest levels of recorded\ncrime in the UK and compared to other areas of its size, Horley\u2019s crime rates\nare fairly average. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on crime and local\npolicing in Horley, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/pu\/your-area\/surrey-police\/horley\/\">Horley<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.uk\/pu\/your-area\/surrey-police\/horley-west\/\">Horley West<\/a> pages on the Police UK website.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out current properties available in Horley <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/houses-for-sale\/horley-surrey\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"valuation-widgets\">\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/online-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-house.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Instant online <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Get a rough estimate of your home's value now.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"valuation-widgets__col\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yopa.co.uk\/property-valuation\" class=\"valuation-widget\">\n            <div class=\"media\">\n    <div class=\"media__media\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dy36-2.stage.yopa-dev.co.uk\/homeowners-hub\/wp-content\/themes\/yopa\/assets\/images\/icon-currency.svg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\">    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"media__inner\">\n        <div class=\"media__heading\">\n            Face-to-face <span class=\"chevron\">valuation<\/span>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media__content\">\n            <p>Book an appointment with your local Yopa agent.<\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Based in the south east Borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, Horley is a leafy commuter town with easy access to the woodlands of Surrey, rolling West Sussex countryside and reliable transport links into London. 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