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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN12 5QY vs M1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
200.1 miles (322 km) apart Bearing 339° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Arun) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: BN12 5QY and M1 1AA are 200.1 miles (322 km) apart. BN12 5QY holds a +0.4 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN12 5QYvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN12 5QY(Arun)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Arun

BN12 5QY

5.3/10 Overall
Arun • Ferring
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: BN12 5QY
BN12 5QY5.3/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
BN12 5QY9/10 (Low)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: M1 1AA
BN12 5QY5.1%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
BN12 5QY
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: M1 1AA
BN12 5QY1/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN12 5QY1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN12 5QY
9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 4
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Possession of weapons1
  • Vehicle crime1
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN12 5QY
Green Space:5.1%
Tree Canopy:1.1%
Air Quality (AQI):12
Garden Access:95.4%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN12 5QY
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN12 5QY
Density:1554/km²
Average Age:54
Family Households:12.3%
Single Occupants:32.3%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN12 5QY
Council:Arun
Ward:Ferring
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
M1 1AA
Council:Manchester
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
BN12 5QY
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN12 5QY vs M1 1AA

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

How far is BN12 5QY from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN12 5QY (Arun) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 200.1 miles (322 km). Heading from BN12 5QY to M1 1AA, the bearing is 339° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and North West.

Which area is safer: BN12 5QY or M1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: M1 1AA has a higher safety score of 9.9/10 (Low crime level) compared to BN12 5QY at 9/10 (Low crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 4 incidents near BN12 5QY versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN12 5QY and M1 1AA?

BN12 5QY is governed by Arun in the Ferring electoral ward, located in South East. M1 1AA is administered by Manchester in the Local Ward ward, located in North West. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Arun compared to £2,167.00 in Manchester.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: BN12 5QY has 5.1% public green space coverage and 1.1% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for BN12 5QY versus 16 for M1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between BN12 5QY and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN12 5QY achieves an education performance score of 1/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN12 5QY and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN12 5QY has a population density of 1554 people/km² (average age: 54), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In BN12 5QY, 12.3% of households are couples with children and 32.3% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for BN12 5QY vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN12 5QY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN12 5QY

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

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M1 1AA

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

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