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Langley Vale is most likely named after William de Langley who owned land in the area, according to a 13th-century document. In the 14th century, the area was owned by John at Ley from Headley. Other documents from the 14th and 15th centuries mention two people named John de Langley living here. This South West London area was a farm that housed several tenants. Later it became the Langley Bottom Farm. Until 1887, Langley Vale was part of the Ashtead Park Estate. Within the estate, remains of a Roman building were found. The manor house is a 17th-century red brick building.

Starting with the 19th century, Langley Vale land was sold for building development. Ordnance Survey maps from 1895 show roads in this KT18 area. Starting with 1913, several buildings start to appear on the map. More houses follow in 1932. Rapid urban development started after World War II. In the 1970s, infill houses were constructed on the site of the larger gardens. In 1911, the area is still mentioned as Langley Vale and Langley Bottom, most likely to define the bottom and the upper part of the village separated by the main road.

Many Langley Vale residents worked in the horse racing industry. The Epsom Racecourse can be found nearby. In the 1950s, there were 15 training stables in this area. The Rubbing House is a pub near the racecourse. Langley Vale has a few shops, a church, a gas station, a school, and a local center that hosts community events. There is no railway station in this area. The residents use the nearby station at Tattenham Corner. Bus route E5 that goes to Watersedge via Epsom passes through this area. Langley Vale is also served by the 676 school bus to Rosebery School in Epsom, St Andrew’s School in Ashtead, and Therfield School in Leatherhead.