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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN20 7UD vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
54.3 miles (87.4 km) apart Bearing 341° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: BN20 7UD and SW1A 1AA are 54.3 miles (87.4 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +2.1 overall score advantage. BN20 7UD ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN20 7UDvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN20 7UD(Eastbourne)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Eastbourne

BN20 7UD

2.9/10 Overall
Eastbourne • Meads
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN20 7UD2.9/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN20 7UD
BN20 7UD4/10 (Moderate)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN20 7UD1.1%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
BN20 7UD
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN20 7UD1/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN20 7UD1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN20 7UD
4/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 13
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Vehicle crime2
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN20 7UD
Green Space:1.1%
Tree Canopy:1.1%
Air Quality (AQI):12
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
BN20 7UD
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN20 7UD
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN20 7UD
Council:Eastbourne
Ward:Meads
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
BN20 7UD
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: BN20 7UD vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is BN20 7UD from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN20 7UD (Eastbourne) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 54.3 miles (87.4 km). Heading from BN20 7UD to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 341° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: BN20 7UD or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN20 7UD 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 13 incidents near BN20 7UD versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN20 7UD and SW1A 1AA?

BN20 7UD is governed by Eastbourne in the Meads 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 Eastbourne 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: BN20 7UD has 1.1% public green space coverage and 1.1% 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 BN20 7UD 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 BN20 7UD and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN20 7UD 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 BN20 7UD and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

What are the flood risk ratings for BN20 7UD vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN20 7UD at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN20 7UD

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

Full Area Report

SW1A 1AA

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

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