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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN2 5GN vs M1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
205 miles (329.9 km) apart Bearing 335° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: BN2 5GN and M1 1AA are 205 miles (329.9 km) apart. M1 1AA holds a +1.8 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN2 5GNvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN2 5GN(Brighton and Hove)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Brighton and Hove

BN2 5GN

3.1/10 Overall
Brighton and Hove • Whitehawk & Marina
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: M1 1AA
BN2 5GN3.1/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
BN2 5GN1/10 (High)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: BN2 5GN
BN2 5GN15.6%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
BN2 5GN1000 Mbps
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: M1 1AA
BN2 5GN2/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN2 5GN1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN2 5GN
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 47
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Shoplifting13
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Violence and sexual offences8
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN2 5GN
Green Space:15.6%
Tree Canopy:2.8%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:74%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN2 5GN
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN2 5GN
Density:1927/km²
Average Age:39
Family Households:18.3%
Single Occupants:35.3%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN2 5GN
Council:Brighton and Hove
Ward:Whitehawk & Marina
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
BN2 5GN
School Score:2/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN2 5GN vs M1 1AA

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

How far is BN2 5GN from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN2 5GN (Brighton and Hove) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 205 miles (329.9 km). Heading from BN2 5GN to M1 1AA, the bearing is 335° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and North West.

Which area is safer: BN2 5GN 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 BN2 5GN at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 47 incidents near BN2 5GN versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN2 5GN and M1 1AA?

BN2 5GN is governed by Brighton and Hove in the Whitehawk & Marina 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 Brighton and Hove 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: BN2 5GN has 15.6% public green space coverage and 2.8% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for BN2 5GN versus 16 for M1 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 BN2 5GN and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN2 5GN achieves an education performance score of 2/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN2 5GN and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN2 5GN has a population density of 1927 people/km² (average age: 39), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In BN2 5GN, 18.3% of households are couples with children and 35.3% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for BN2 5GN vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN2 5GN at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN2 5GN

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M1 1AA

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