Nork, Surrey
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Nork | |
Nork shown within Surrey |
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OS grid reference | |
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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: UK • England • Surrey |
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.