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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

CR0 3PW vs M1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
170.3 miles (274 km) apart Bearing 329° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Croydon) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: CR0 3PW and M1 1AA are 170.3 miles (274 km) apart. M1 1AA holds a +0.6 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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CR0 3PWvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

CR0 3PW(Croydon)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Croydon

CR0 3PW

4.3/10 Overall
Croydon • West Thornton
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: M1 1AA
CR0 3PW4.3/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
CR0 3PW2/10 (High)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: CR0 3PW
CR0 3PW8.9%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
CR0 3PW1000 Mbps
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: CR0 3PW
CR0 3PW10/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
CR0 3PW1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
CR0 3PW
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 22
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Other theft2
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
CR0 3PW
Green Space:8.9%
Tree Canopy:1.6%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:89.2%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
CR0 3PW
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
CR0 3PW
Density:1981/km²
Average Age:33
Family Households:29.5%
Single Occupants:20.9%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
CR0 3PW
Council:Croydon
Ward:West Thornton
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
CR0 3PW
School Score:10/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: CR0 3PW vs M1 1AA

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

How far is CR0 3PW from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR0 3PW (Croydon) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 170.3 miles (274 km). Heading from CR0 3PW to M1 1AA, the bearing is 329° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and North West.

Which area is safer: CR0 3PW 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 CR0 3PW at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 22 incidents near CR0 3PW versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern CR0 3PW and M1 1AA?

CR0 3PW is governed by Croydon in the West Thornton electoral ward, located in London. 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 Croydon 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: CR0 3PW has 8.9% public green space coverage and 1.6% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 17 for CR0 3PW 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 CR0 3PW and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR0 3PW achieves an education performance score of 10/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near CR0 3PW and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: CR0 3PW has a population density of 1981 people/km² (average age: 33), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In CR0 3PW, 29.5% of households are couples with children and 20.9% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for CR0 3PW vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR0 3PW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

CR0 3PW

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

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M1 1AA

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