Skip to main content
Postcodewise logo
Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN13 1JY vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
48.4 miles (77.9 km) apart Bearing 14° (North-North-East)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Worthing) and London (Westminster).

Verdict: BN13 1JY and SW1A 1AA are 48.4 miles (77.9 km) apart. BN13 1JY holds a +0.2 overall score advantage. BN13 1JY ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

Click markers for area details
BN13 1JYvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN13 1JY(Worthing)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Worthing

BN13 1JY

5.2/10 Overall
Worthing • Castle
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: BN13 1JY
BN13 1JY5.2/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN13 1JY
BN13 1JY6/10 (Moderate)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN13 1JY7.4%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
BN13 1JY
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN13 1JY1/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN13 1JY9/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN13 1JY
6/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 10
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences4
  • Criminal damage and arson2
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN13 1JY
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:0.9%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN13 1JY
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN13 1JY
Density:1598/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:23.5%
Single Occupants:33.9%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN13 1JY
Council:Worthing
Ward:Castle
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
BN13 1JY
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN13 1JY vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is BN13 1JY from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN13 1JY (Worthing) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 48.4 miles (77.9 km). Heading from BN13 1JY to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 14° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: BN13 1JY or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN13 1JY has a higher safety score of 6/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 10 incidents near BN13 1JY versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN13 1JY and SW1A 1AA?

BN13 1JY is governed by Worthing in the Castle electoral ward, located in South East. SW1A 1AA is administered by Westminster in the St James's ward, located in London. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Worthing compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: BN13 1JY has 7.4% public green space coverage and 0.9% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for BN13 1JY versus 21 for SW1A 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 BN13 1JY and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN13 1JY achieves an education performance score of 1/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN13 1JY and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN13 1JY has a population density of 1598 people/km² (average age: 40), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In BN13 1JY, 23.5% of households are couples with children and 33.9% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for BN13 1JY vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN13 1JY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN13 1JY

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

Full Area Report

SW1A 1AA

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

Detailed answer to your frequently asked question