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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

SW1A 1AA vs M1 1AE

Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Westminster and Manchester using verified open government data.

Area A
Area B
162.7 miles (261.9 km) apart Bearing 328° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Westminster) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: SW1A 1AA and M1 1AE are 162.7 miles (261.9 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +8.7 overall score advantage.
Drive TimeFastest
3 hrs 14 mins
198.5 mi road route
Cycle Time
21 hrs 28 mins
206.7 mi cycle path
Walk Time
67 hrs 26 mins
201.1 mi foot route

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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SW1A 1AAvsM1 1AE

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Head-to-Head Scorecard

Direct comparison across essential quality-of-life, infrastructure and safety categories.

SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
M1 1AE(Manchester)
Area A: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

50/100 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AE

41.3/100 Overall
Manchester • Piccadilly
Overall Score
Advantage: SW1A 1AA
SW1A 1AA50/100
M1 1AE41.3/100
Safety & Crime
SW1A 1AA10/100 (High)
M1 1AE—
Green Space
Advantage: SW1A 1AA
SW1A 1AA28.1%
M1 1AE7.1%
Gigabit Broadband
Equal rating
SW1A 1AA0%
M1 1AE0%
Schools Rating
Advantage: SW1A 1AA
SW1A 1AA90/100
M1 1AE30/100
Transport Connectivity
Equal rating
SW1A 1AA100/100
M1 1AE100/100

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
SW1A 1AA
10/100
Level: High
Incidents: 460
M1 1AE
—
Level: Unknown
Incidents: N/A
Primary Incident Types:
  • Theft from the person130
  • Other theft91
  • Violence and sexual offences78
  • No category data

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%
M1 1AE
Green Space:7.1%
Tree Canopy:1.5%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:—

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
SW1A 1AA
Fastest band:10–30 Mbit/s
Superfast homes:0%
Gigabit homes:0%
M1 1AE
Fastest band:30–300 Mbit/s
Superfast homes:100%
Gigabit homes:0%

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
SW1A 1AA
Density:—
Average Age:—
Family Households:—
Single Occupants:—
M1 1AE
Density:14781.4/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:2.5%
Single Occupants:40%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:—
Flood Risk:Very Low
M1 1AE
Council:Manchester
Ward:Piccadilly
Band D Tax:—
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
SW1A 1AA
School Score:90/100
Nearby Schools:37
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AE
School Score:30/100
Nearby Schools:37
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: SW1A 1AA vs M1 1AE

Comparative answers computed directly from official Police.uk, ONS Census, Ofcom, DfE and Environment Agency records.

How far is SW1A 1AA from M1 1AE?

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW1A 1AA (Westminster) and M1 1AE (Manchester) is approximately 162.7 miles (261.9 km). Heading from SW1A 1AA to M1 1AE, the bearing is 328° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and North West.

Which area is safer: SW1A 1AA or M1 1AE?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk:

What local councils and authorities govern SW1A 1AA and M1 1AE?

SW1A 1AA is governed by Westminster in the St James's electoral ward, located in London. M1 1AE is administered by Manchester in the Piccadilly ward, located in North West.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW1A 1AA has 28.1% public green space coverage and 9.3% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AE features 7.1% green space and 1.5% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 21 for SW1A 1AA versus 17 for M1 1AE (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

Which postcode has faster broadband?

According to Ofcom Connected Nations: SW1A 1AA: gigabit-capable broadband reaches 0% of premises (fastest band: 10–30 Mbit/s); M1 1AE: gigabit-capable broadband reaches 0% of premises (fastest band: 30–300 Mbit/s). Both have the same gigabit coverage.

How do schools compare between SW1A 1AA and M1 1AE?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW1A 1AA achieves an education performance score of 90/100, compared to M1 1AE at 30/100. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 37 schools recorded near SW1A 1AA and 37 schools near M1 1AE.

What are the flood risk ratings for SW1A 1AA vs M1 1AE?

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW1A 1AA at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AE is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

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SW1A 1AA

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