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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

BN6 9BU vs M1 1AA

Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Mid Sussex and Manchester using verified open government data.

Area A
Area B
197.8 miles (318.3 km) apart Bearing 335° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Mid Sussex) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: BN6 9BU and M1 1AA are 197.8 miles (318.3 km) apart. M1 1AA holds a +0.2 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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BN6 9BUvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

BN6 9BU(Mid Sussex)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Mid Sussex

BN6 9BU

4.7/10 Overall
Mid Sussex • Downland Villages
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: M1 1AA
BN6 9BU4.7/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
BN6 9BU2/10 (High)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: BN6 9BU
BN6 9BU16.1%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
BN6 9BU1000 Mbps
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: BN6 9BU
BN6 9BU7/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
BN6 9BU1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
BN6 9BU
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 21
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Shoplifting7
  • Violence and sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
BN6 9BU
Green Space:16.1%
Tree Canopy:7.1%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:85.4%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
BN6 9BU
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
BN6 9BU
Density:1737/km²
Average Age:38
Family Households:27.1%
Single Occupants:28.9%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
BN6 9BU
Council:Mid Sussex
Ward:Downland Villages
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
BN6 9BU
School Score:7/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: BN6 9BU vs M1 1AA

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

How far is BN6 9BU from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN6 9BU (Mid Sussex) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 197.8 miles (318.3 km). Heading from BN6 9BU 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: BN6 9BU 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 BN6 9BU at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 21 incidents near BN6 9BU versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern BN6 9BU and M1 1AA?

BN6 9BU is governed by Mid Sussex in the Downland Villages 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 Mid Sussex 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: BN6 9BU has 16.1% public green space coverage and 7.1% 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 BN6 9BU 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 BN6 9BU and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN6 9BU achieves an education performance score of 7/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN6 9BU and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN6 9BU has a population density of 1737 people/km² (average age: 38), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In BN6 9BU, 27.1% of households are couples with children and 28.9% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for BN6 9BU vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN6 9BU at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

BN6 9BU

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M1 1AA

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