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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN16 3FN vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
49.5 miles (79.6 km) apart Bearing 19° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: BN16 3FN and SW1A 1AA are 49.5 miles (79.6 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +1.6 overall score advantage. BN16 3FN ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN16 3FNvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN16 3FN(Arun)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Arun

BN16 3FN

3.4/10 Overall
Arun • Angmering & Findon
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN16 3FN3.4/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN16 3FN
BN16 3FN4/10 (Moderate)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: BN16 3FN
BN16 3FN34%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
BN16 3FN
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN16 3FN2/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN16 3FN1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN16 3FN
4/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 14
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Criminal damage and arson4
  • Violence and sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN16 3FN
Green Space:34%
Tree Canopy:33.3%
Air Quality (AQI):12
Garden Access:95.1%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN16 3FN
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN16 3FN
Density:1505/km²
Average Age:46
Family Households:26.9%
Single Occupants:22.3%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN16 3FN
Council:Arun
Ward:Angmering & Findon
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:High
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
BN16 3FN
School Score:2/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN16 3FN vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is BN16 3FN from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN16 3FN (Arun) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 49.5 miles (79.6 km). Heading from BN16 3FN to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 19° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: BN16 3FN or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN16 3FN has a higher safety score of 4/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 14 incidents near BN16 3FN versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN16 3FN and SW1A 1AA?

BN16 3FN is governed by Arun in the Angmering & Findon 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 Arun 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: BN16 3FN has 34% public green space coverage and 33.3% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for BN16 3FN 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 BN16 3FN and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN16 3FN achieves an education performance score of 2/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN16 3FN and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN16 3FN has a population density of 1505 people/km² (average age: 46), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In BN16 3FN, 26.9% of households are couples with children and 22.3% 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 BN16 3FN vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN16 3FN at 'High' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

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BN16 3FN

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SW1A 1AA

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