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Horley West

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About

Horley West lies in the west of Horley town and is one of the borough council wards of Reigate and Banstead. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of council and privately owned houses arranged around a network of short streets and cul-de-sacs. Local services include primary schools, small parades of shops and community facilities that serve daily needs. Many properties back onto allotments and patches of open land that mark the boundary between built-up streets and agricultural fields on the town’s western edge.

Public transport and road links make the area practical for commuting; buses run along the main routes and the town centre is a short ride away. Community organisations run activities from village halls and community rooms, and the ward returns representatives to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. Footpaths and local green spaces are used by residents for short walks and play. Housing stock, local schools and nearby social services shape day-to-day life in Horley West.

Area overview

On average Horley West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horley West is £66,879 per year. There are 4 schools in Horley West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horley West is home to around 10,508 people, with a population density of about 3,536.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horley West Population
10,508
Population density
3,536.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.55(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.47(-10%)
Public order
5.04(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.19(-35%)
Other theft
3.24(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,512
81.02%
Other White
621
5.91%
African
199
1.89%
Indian
168
1.6%
Other Asian
144
1.37%
Total population: 10,506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,626
32.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,552
19.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,253
15.45%
No qualifications
1,115
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
891
10.99%
Total 16+ residents: 8,111

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,707
41.87%
Owns outright
1,236
30.32%
Other social rented
517
12.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
304
7.46%
Shared ownership
151
3.7%
Total households: 4,077

Property prices in Horley West

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Horley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horley West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£582,500
Flats23£287,000
Semi-Detached62£446,500
Terraced28£385,000

10 years median price trend in Horley West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horley West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.