BN8 5NY vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between BN8 5NY (Lewes) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 42.4 miles (68.3 km). Heading from BN8 5NY to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 347° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: BN8 5NY has a higher safety score of 10/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 2 incidents near BN8 5NY versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

BN8 5NY is governed by Lewes in the Ouse Valley & Ringmer 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 Lewes compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: BN8 5NY has 3% public green space coverage and 3% 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 BN8 5NY versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: BN8 5NY has maximum available download speeds of 100 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). BN8 5NY has a speed advantage of +85 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: BN8 5NY achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near BN8 5NY and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: BN8 5NY has a population density of 1752 people/km² (average age: 44), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In BN8 5NY, 24.5% of households are couples with children and 26.3% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess BN8 5NY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).