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BN12 5RW vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
130.7 miles (210.3 km) apart Bearing 332° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: BN12 5RW and B1 1AA are 130.7 miles (210.3 km) apart. BN12 5RW holds a +3 overall score advantage. BN12 5RW ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN12 5RWvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN12 5RW(Arun)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Arun

BN12 5RW

5.4/10 Overall
Arun • Ferring
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: BN12 5RW
BN12 5RW5.4/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN12 5RW
BN12 5RW8/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: B1 1AA
BN12 5RW6.2%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
BN12 5RW
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Equal rating
BN12 5RW1/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN12 5RW1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN12 5RW
8/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 6
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Shoplifting1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN12 5RW
Green Space:6.2%
Tree Canopy:1.2%
Air Quality (AQI):12
Garden Access:95.4%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN12 5RW
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN12 5RW
Density:1431/km²
Average Age:54
Family Households:13.9%
Single Occupants:33%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN12 5RW
Council:Arun
Ward:Ferring
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
BN12 5RW
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN12 5RW vs B1 1AA

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

How far is BN12 5RW from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN12 5RW (Arun) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 130.7 miles (210.3 km). Heading from BN12 5RW to B1 1AA, the bearing is 332° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: BN12 5RW or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN12 5RW has a higher safety score of 8/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 6 incidents near BN12 5RW versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN12 5RW and B1 1AA?

BN12 5RW is governed by Arun in the Ferring 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 Arun 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: BN12 5RW has 6.2% public green space coverage and 1.2% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for BN12 5RW versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between BN12 5RW and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN12 5RW achieves an education performance score of 1/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN12 5RW 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 BN12 5RW vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN12 5RW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN12 5RW

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

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B1 1AA

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