Redhill, Surrey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Redhill |
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 Station Road, Redhill |
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 Redhill
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| Area | 5.66 km2 (2.19 sq mi) |
| Population | 18,163 (2011) or 34,498 as to Built-up Area which includes Merstham |
| • Density | 3,209/km2 (8,310/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ275505 |
| • London | 19.5 miles (31.4 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | REDHILL |
| Postcode district | RH1 |
| Dialling code | 01737 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Redhill is a town in the county of Surrey, England. It is located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead. The town is just south of Croydon, which is part of Greater London.
Redhill is also part of the London commuter belt. This means many people who live in Redhill travel to London for work or school. The town is right next to Reigate to its west.
Redhill serves as an important center for several nearby communities. These include Merstham, Earlswood, and Whitebushes. It also helps two small villages to the east, Bletchingley and Nutfield. Redhill is a hub for entertainment, shopping, and business for these areas.
Images for kids
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View from Redhill Common towards St John's Church August 2000
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Holmethorpe Quarry, before residential development
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St John's
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The War Memorial, with St Paul's United Reformed Church behind.
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Lloyds Bank, Redhill
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Dunottar School, near Redhill Common
