The borough of Reigate & Banstead is home to a growing population of around 156,000 people and has the largest population in Surrey. Many people who move to the area are attracted by the strong local economy, thriving town centres, excellent transport links, quality housing and outstanding local schools, all set within a natural environment that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Connections
Reigate & Banstead borough benefits enormously from its transport links and location within the region. North to south, the A23/M23 corridor and London to Brighton railway link the borough directly and quickly with London, Gatwick Airport and the South Coast. From east to west, the M25 runs through the borough, linking with Heathrow and beyond.
Reigate & Banstead’s connectivity has been an important factor in attracting businesses, particularly larger businesses and corporate headquarters, to the borough. It has also been a magnet for commuters.
Business and Employment
The borough is home to more than 7,760 companies, providing 66,000 local jobs. Like most areas, we have a vibrant small business population.
Reigate & Banstead is also home to 155 medium-sized businesses and 30 large businesses – some are the UK or European head offices of global companies such as WTW, Kimberly-Clark and Pfizer.
Most local employers operate in the private sector but there are also significant large public sector employers including Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Surrey County Council and the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
The borough is known for its strength in the Financial and Insurance sector. Our share of jobs in this sector is almost four times higher than the national average share. We also have an above average cluster of jobs in Health & Social Work and Construction.