Nork, Surrey

Coordinates: 51°19′23″N 0°13′12″W / 51.323°N 0.220°W / 51.323; -0.220

Nork
Nork  Nork shown within Surrey
Population	1,500
OS grid reference	TQ241598
District	Reigate and Banstead
Shire county	Surrey
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Banstead
Postcode district	SM7
Dialling code	01737
Police	Surrey
Fire	Surrey
Ambulance	South East Coast
EU 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. The shopping parade consists of small convenience stores and local services such as hair salons, dentists, and restaurants.

Transport

Banstead railway station is located just to the north of Nork.

At the end of the parade of shops on Nork Way, there is a bus stop. A limited bus service operates to Epsom and Coulsdon, through Banstead.

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  Banstead railway station

Nork Park

Nork Park is located to the south of the main residential area, bordering Tattenham Corner and Burgh Heath. It is recognised as an area of chalk grassland and has many rare and unusual flowers. It contains football pitches, playgrounds and a community centre, and is an important area for dog-walking. There are several car parks from which the park can be accessed. The Park is part the grounds of the old Nork House estate which was bought by the local council in 1947 from the landowner David Field. [1]

Schools

Warren Mead Infant School and Warren Mead Junior School are in the Nork region. [2] The Beacon School is located next to Nork Park, and was formerly known as Nork Park School. Other nearby schools are Glyn Technology School and Rosebery School for Girls. Most residents send their children to Sutton, Cheam, or Epsom for single-sex education. The nearest independent school is located in Burgh Heath, Aberdour School, and Nork is close by to Epsom College, a senior public school.

Notable residents

• 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.

References

• Surrey County Council
• Schools in Banstead