Horley
In 1974 Horley went to Parliament to get itself back into Surrey and let Gatwick stay in West Sussex, which is the most Surrey deal anyone has ever struck: keep the postcode, give away the airport, then carry on living next to it. People move here for the runway and then spend years telling everyone they moved here for Surrey. To most of the country, Horley is just the name on the airport hotel receipt.
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01Overview
Is Horley a good place to live?
02Prices
What do houses cost in Horley?
03Schools
What are the schools like in Horley?
04Flood risk
Is Horley at risk of flooding?
05Crime
Is Horley a safe area?
06Transport
How well connected is Horley?
07Planning
Can I extend a house in Horley?
08The area around
What's the area around Horley like?
09Who lives here
Who lives in Horley?
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Data to May 2026 · Figures checked 28 September 2026 (what this means)