Ward in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.189, -0.197 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 26 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01737 (Redhill) |
The Horley West & Sidlow ward sits on the southern edge of the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, combining the western suburbs of Horley with the rural parish of Sidlow. Its landscape shifts quickly from suburban streets and commuter housing close to rail links into open countryside, farmland and country lanes; the proximity of Gatwick Airport and easy access to London shape daily life for many residents.
There’s a mix of community life - village churches, historic farmsteads and scattered hamlets sit alongside small shops, light industry and services that support airport-related employment, while recreational footpaths and greenbelt protections keep the area feeling distinctly rural. That blend of commuter convenience and agricultural, village roots gives the ward a quiet, semi-rural charm within the wider commuter belt.
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