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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN5 9QJ vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
127.1 miles (204.6 km) apart Bearing 328° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: BN5 9QJ and B1 1AA are 127.1 miles (204.6 km) apart. BN5 9QJ holds a +1 overall score advantage. BN5 9QJ ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN5 9QJvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN5 9QJ(Horsham)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Horsham

BN5 9QJ

3.4/10 Overall
Horsham • Henfield
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: BN5 9QJ
BN5 9QJ3.4/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: BN5 9QJ
BN5 9QJ5/10 (Moderate)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Equal rating
BN5 9QJ7.4%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
BN5 9QJ100 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Equal rating
BN5 9QJ1/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN5 9QJ1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN5 9QJ
5/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 12
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN5 9QJ
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:5%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:88.1%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN5 9QJ
Max Download:100 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN5 9QJ
Density:1899/km²
Average Age:43
Family Households:24.5%
Single Occupants:34.6%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN5 9QJ
Council:Horsham
Ward:Henfield
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
BN5 9QJ
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: BN5 9QJ vs B1 1AA

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

How far is BN5 9QJ from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN5 9QJ (Horsham) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 127.1 miles (204.6 km). Heading from BN5 9QJ to B1 1AA, the bearing is 328° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: BN5 9QJ or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN5 9QJ has a higher safety score of 5/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 12 incidents near BN5 9QJ versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN5 9QJ and B1 1AA?

BN5 9QJ is governed by Horsham in the Henfield 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 Horsham 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: BN5 9QJ has 7.4% public green space coverage and 5% 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 BN5 9QJ 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 BN5 9QJ and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN5 9QJ 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 BN5 9QJ 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 BN5 9QJ vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN5 9QJ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN5 9QJ

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

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B1 1AA

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