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BN26 5AS vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
50 miles (80.5 km) apart Bearing 340° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: BN26 5AS and SW1A 1AA are 50 miles (80.5 km) apart. BN26 5AS holds a +3 overall score advantage. BN26 5AS ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN26 5ASvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN26 5AS(Wealden)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Wealden

BN26 5AS

8/10 Overall
Wealden • Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: BN26 5AS
BN26 5AS8/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN26 5AS
BN26 5AS9/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN26 5AS5.6%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
BN26 5AS
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN26 5AS7/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
BN26 5AS9/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN26 5AS
9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 4
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Public order1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN26 5AS
Green Space:5.6%
Tree Canopy:4.5%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:94.9%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN26 5AS
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN26 5AS
Density:1337/km²
Average Age:43
Family Households:18.8%
Single Occupants:35.8%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN26 5AS
Council:Wealden
Ward:Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Low
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
BN26 5AS
School Score:7/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN26 5AS vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is BN26 5AS from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN26 5AS (Wealden) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 50 miles (80.5 km). Heading from BN26 5AS to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 340° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: BN26 5AS or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN26 5AS has a higher safety score of 9/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 4 incidents near BN26 5AS versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN26 5AS and SW1A 1AA?

BN26 5AS is governed by Wealden in the Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill 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 Wealden 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: BN26 5AS has 5.6% public green space coverage and 4.5% 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 BN26 5AS 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 BN26 5AS and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN26 5AS achieves an education performance score of 7/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN26 5AS and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN26 5AS has a population density of 1337 people/km² (average age: 43), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In BN26 5AS, 18.8% of households are couples with children and 35.8% 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 BN26 5AS vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN26 5AS at 'Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN26 5AS

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SW1A 1AA

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