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Holbrook East

Ward in Horsham, West Sussex, England

Coordinates:51.08, -0.308
OS grid ref:TQ 18 32
Dialling code: 01403 (Horsham)

Holbrook East is a chiefly residential ward to the east of Horsham town centre in West Sussex, England. It developed largely during 20th-century suburban expansion around the historic market town and combines terraces and family homes with pockets of council housing, small modern developments and several green spaces and playing fields.

The area has a strong local, community feel with primary schools, local shops, churches and sports clubs serving residents; many people commute from here to nearby towns or to London using the good rail and road links centred on Horsham. Its economy is mainly retail and services with small businesses, and the proximity to the town centre gives easy access to markets, cultural venues and walks into the surrounding Sussex countryside.

Postcode districts covering Holbrook East

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Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport London Gatwick Airport 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 27.8 miles44.7 km
  • Railway station Littlehaven Railway Station 0 miles0 km
  • Railway station Horsham Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Bus station Milthorpe Road 0.5 miles0.9 km

Local points of interest

  • Saint Leonards Forest Forest 2.7 miles4.3 km
  • Broadfield Stadium Stadium 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Holmwood Common Wood Forest 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Wakehurst Place Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 9.5 miles15.4 km
  • Denbies Wine Estate Estate 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Old Fort Box Hill Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
  • Reigate Castle Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
  • The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Reigate College College 12 miles19.2 km
  • Polesden Lacey Estate 12 miles19.3 km
  • Broadwood's Folly Historic site 12.3 miles19.7 km

Example postcodes in Holbrook East