Nork, Surrey

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Nork
Nork, Surrey (Surrey)
Nork, Surrey

Nork shown within Surrey
OS grid reference TQ241598
District Reigate and Banstead
Shire county Surrey
Region South East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Banstead
Postcode district SM7
Dialling code 01737
Police Surrey
Fire Surrey
Ambulance South East Coast
European Parliament South East England
UK Parliament Reigate
List of places: UKEnglandSurrey

Coordinates: 51°19′26″N 0°13′13″W / 51.32377, -0.22038

Nork is a residential area of the borough of Reigate and Banstead in Surrey, England. It is located between Banstead and Epsom Downs. The main road through the area from north to south-west is Nork Way, along which a parade of shops is located at the northern end.

The buildings in the area are predominantly of inter-war features, and are similar to those of nearby Tattenham Corner.

[edit] Transport

Banstead railway station is in the Nork area of Banstead. Although Epsom Downs railway station is closer.

[edit] Local inhabitants

  • F. E. Colman, managing director of Colman's mustard manufacturers, bought Nork House in 1890 and lived there with his family until 1923. The remains of the house are visible in Nork Park, now a public recreation area.
  • The comedian David Walliams grew up in Nork and was a lifeguard at Banstead Sports Centre.