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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN17 6WD vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
49.8 miles (80.1 km) apart Bearing 19° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: BN17 6WD and SW1A 1AA are 49.8 miles (80.1 km) apart. BN17 6WD holds a +0.8 overall score advantage. BN17 6WD ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN17 6WDvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN17 6WD(Arun)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Arun

BN17 6WD

5.8/10 Overall
Arun • Brookfield
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: BN17 6WD
BN17 6WD5.8/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN17 6WD
BN17 6WD10/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN17 6WD12.7%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
BN17 6WD
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN17 6WD4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN17 6WD1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN17 6WD
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 2
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Public order1
  • Violence and sexual offences1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN17 6WD
Green Space:12.7%
Tree Canopy:0.3%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:93.1%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN17 6WD
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN17 6WD
Density:1501/km²
Average Age:42
Family Households:28.1%
Single Occupants:22%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN17 6WD
Council:Arun
Ward:Brookfield
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
BN17 6WD
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN17 6WD vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is BN17 6WD from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN17 6WD (Arun) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 49.8 miles (80.1 km). Heading from BN17 6WD to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 19° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: BN17 6WD or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN17 6WD has a higher safety score of 10/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 2 incidents near BN17 6WD versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN17 6WD and SW1A 1AA?

BN17 6WD is governed by Arun in the Brookfield 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: BN17 6WD has 12.7% public green space coverage and 0.3% 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 BN17 6WD 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 BN17 6WD and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN17 6WD achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN17 6WD and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN17 6WD has a population density of 1501 people/km² (average age: 42), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In BN17 6WD, 28.1% of households are couples with children and 22% 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 BN17 6WD vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN17 6WD at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

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BN17 6WD

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SW1A 1AA

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