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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN1 8NL vs B1 1AA

Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Brighton and Hove and Birmingham using verified open government data.

Area A
Area B
134.7 miles (216.8 km) apart Bearing 327° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Brighton and Hove) and West Midlands (Birmingham).

Verdict: BN1 8NL and B1 1AA are 134.7 miles (216.8 km) apart. BN1 8NL holds a +3.2 overall score advantage. BN1 8NL ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN1 8NLvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN1 8NL(Brighton and Hove)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Brighton and Hove

BN1 8NL

5.6/10 Overall
Brighton and Hove • Patcham & Hollingbury
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: BN1 8NL
BN1 8NL5.6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN1 8NL
BN1 8NL7/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: BN1 8NL
BN1 8NL25.6%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
BN1 8NL1000 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: BN1 8NL
BN1 8NL4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN1 8NL1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN1 8NL
7/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 7
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Burglary1
  • Other theft1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN1 8NL
Green Space:25.6%
Tree Canopy:10.1%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:93.2%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN1 8NL
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN1 8NL
Density:1550/km²
Average Age:38
Family Households:31%
Single Occupants:25.7%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN1 8NL
Council:Brighton and Hove
Ward:Patcham & Hollingbury
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
B1 1AA
Council:Birmingham
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
BN1 8NL
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN1 8NL vs B1 1AA

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

How far is BN1 8NL from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN1 8NL (Brighton and Hove) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 134.7 miles (216.8 km). Heading from BN1 8NL to B1 1AA, the bearing is 327° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: BN1 8NL or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN1 8NL has a higher safety score of 7/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 7 incidents near BN1 8NL versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN1 8NL and B1 1AA?

BN1 8NL is governed by Brighton and Hove in the Patcham & Hollingbury electoral ward, located in South East. B1 1AA is administered by Birmingham in the Local Ward ward, located in West Midlands. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Brighton and Hove compared to £2,167.00 in Birmingham.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: BN1 8NL has 25.6% public green space coverage and 10.1% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for BN1 8NL versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

Which postcode has faster broadband and internet speeds?

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.

How do schools compare between BN1 8NL and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN1 8NL achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN1 8NL and 10 schools near B1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles:

What are the flood risk ratings for BN1 8NL vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN1 8NL at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN1 8NL

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Brighton and Hove.

Full Area Report

B1 1AA

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Birmingham.

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