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Living in Horley

Owner occupation accounted for 71.7% of homes in March 2021. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) is in the United Kingdom; its population was 27,070 in March 2021. For Horley (Reigate and Banstead), the foreign population count was 4,425 in March 2021. The city covered 6.7 km² in December 2022. Population density was 4,028.6 people per km² in 2021. The employment rate was 65.5% in March 2021.

Lower unemployment than 96% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than 73% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Horley?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Horley.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Horley yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings10,915 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Horley?

The unemployment rate is 2.1 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk21

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Horley is 2.1%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Horley 2.1%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability90.62 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate65.55 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.42 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,305 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)10Official · regional context
Unemployment rate2.1 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk21Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Horley. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Horley. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools9 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count10 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count12 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHorley highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Horley highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents2,745 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents206.9 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count165 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Nearest Major Airport IataLGW3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.86 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual NO₂ was 12.2 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Horley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.9 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.86 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration14
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Horley average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Horley average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100876554575959566666949291JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Horley annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.9PM2.5154011.0PM10104012.2NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Horley is 6.9 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Horley 6.9174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean12.18 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration12Official
PM10 — annual mean10.98 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration13Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.86 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration14Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 7 · Feb 7.5 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 13.3 · May 16.6 · Jun 19.6 · Jul 21.8 · Aug 21.4 · Sep 18.4 · Oct 14.2 · Nov 10.2 · Dec 7.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.1 · Feb 2 · Mar 3.4 · Apr 5.1 · May 8 · Jun 10.7 · Jul 12.9 · Aug 13 · Sep 10.7 · Oct 8.1 · Nov 4.9 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.3 · Feb 5.11 · Mar 6.53 · Apr 9.13 · May 12.14 · Jun 15.12 · Jul 17.18 · Aug 17.25 · Sep 15.16 · Oct 12.32 · Nov 8.72 · Dec 6.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center7Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 86.7 · Feb 65.4 · Mar 53.6 · Apr 57.2 · May 59.1 · Jun 59 · Jul 56.3 · Aug 66.3 · Sep 66.2 · Oct 94.3 · Nov 92.2 · Dec 90.5 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Walton-on-Thames27,020 residentsStalybridge26,830 residentsWisbech26,795 residentsWitham27,395 residentsHaverhill26,705 residentsMelton Mowbray27,450 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Horley?

The published population was 27,070 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.6

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Horley residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport83.7%Foreign residents16.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area6.72 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area6.72 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.5Official
Foreign residents4,425 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.6Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents0 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents3.32 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density4,029 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk6Official · built-up-area figure
Population27,070 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.6Official

International community in Horley

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Europe: United Kingdom22,64583.7%
Non-EU countries (including British Overseas)2,6509.8%
Europe: EU countries1,7756.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source6

Is Horley a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student46%strong on education, weak on safety · range 36–56%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–70%
Retirement42%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 29–55%
Foreign residents4,425 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population27,070 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings10,915 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability90.62 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate65.55 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.42 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-26

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes71.7 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices0 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad16.3 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct33.9 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics9Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus14,020 workers31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics9Official
Median age39 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Horley under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Horley part of London?

Horley is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 37.1 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source4

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Horley?

The published population was 27,070 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Horley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.9 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Horley?

The unemployment rate is 2.1 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Horley?

The median gross salary is 3,305 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

How many foreign residents live in Horley?

4,425 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Horley a good place to live?

Horley may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Horley part of London?

Horley is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 37.1 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Europe: EU countries live in Horley?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,775 people (6.6%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Horley, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/horley/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  5. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  6. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
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