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BN2 5LR vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
137.8 miles (221.7 km) apart Bearing 327° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: BN2 5LR and B1 1AA are 137.8 miles (221.7 km) apart. BN2 5LR holds a +0.1 overall score advantage. B1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN2 5LRvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN2 5LR(Brighton and Hove)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Brighton and Hove

BN2 5LR

2.5/10 Overall
Brighton and Hove • Whitehawk & Marina
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: BN2 5LR
BN2 5LR2.5/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: B1 1AA
BN2 5LR1/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: BN2 5LR
BN2 5LR18%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
BN2 5LR1000 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Equal rating
BN2 5LR1/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN2 5LR1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN2 5LR
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 43
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences23
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Criminal damage and arson3
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN2 5LR
Green Space:18%
Tree Canopy:3.6%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:81.6%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN2 5LR
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN2 5LR
Density:1492/km²
Average Age:35
Family Households:23.4%
Single Occupants:29.2%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN2 5LR
Council:Brighton and Hove
Ward:Whitehawk & Marina
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
BN2 5LR
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: BN2 5LR vs B1 1AA

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

How far is BN2 5LR from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN2 5LR (Brighton and Hove) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 137.8 miles (221.7 km). Heading from BN2 5LR to B1 1AA, the bearing is 327° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: BN2 5LR or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: B1 1AA has a higher safety score of 2/10 (High crime level) compared to BN2 5LR at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 43 incidents near BN2 5LR versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN2 5LR and B1 1AA?

BN2 5LR is governed by Brighton and Hove in the Whitehawk & Marina 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 Brighton and Hove 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: BN2 5LR has 18% public green space coverage and 3.6% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for BN2 5LR versus 17 for B1 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 5LR and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN2 5LR 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 BN2 5LR 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 BN2 5LR vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN2 5LR at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN2 5LR

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

Full Area Report

B1 1AA

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

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