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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN10 8HY vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
142.1 miles (228.6 km) apart Bearing 326° (North-West)

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

Verdict: BN10 8HY and B1 1AA are 142.1 miles (228.6 km) apart. BN10 8HY holds a +1.5 overall score advantage. BN10 8HY ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN10 8HYvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN10 8HY(Lewes)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Lewes

BN10 8HY

3.9/10 Overall
Lewes • Peacehaven West
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: BN10 8HY
BN10 8HY3.9/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN10 8HY
BN10 8HY3/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: B1 1AA
BN10 8HY2.9%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
BN10 8HY
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: BN10 8HY
BN10 8HY7/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN10 8HY1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN10 8HY
3/10
Level: High
Incidents: 19
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Possession of weapons2
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN10 8HY
Green Space:2.9%
Tree Canopy:1%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:89.2%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN10 8HY
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN10 8HY
Density:1162/km²
Average Age:43
Family Households:13.7%
Single Occupants:47.2%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN10 8HY
Council:Lewes
Ward:Peacehaven West
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
BN10 8HY
School Score:7/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN10 8HY vs B1 1AA

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

How far is BN10 8HY from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN10 8HY (Lewes) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 142.1 miles (228.6 km). Heading from BN10 8HY to B1 1AA, the bearing is 326° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: BN10 8HY or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN10 8HY has a higher safety score of 3/10 (High crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 19 incidents near BN10 8HY versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN10 8HY and B1 1AA?

BN10 8HY is governed by Lewes in the Peacehaven West 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 Lewes 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: BN10 8HY has 2.9% public green space coverage and 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 BN10 8HY versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between BN10 8HY and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN10 8HY achieves an education performance score of 7/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN10 8HY 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 BN10 8HY vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN10 8HY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN10 8HY

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

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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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