CR2 7AW vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR2 7AW (Croydon) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 10.2 miles (16.5 km). Heading from CR2 7AW to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 348° (North-North-West). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Croydon vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: CR2 7AW has a higher safety score of 5/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 12 incidents near CR2 7AW versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

CR2 7AW is governed by Croydon in the South Croydon electoral ward, located in London. 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 Croydon compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: CR2 7AW has 29.6% public green space coverage and 8.8% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 16 for CR2 7AW versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: CR2 7AW has maximum available download speeds of 100 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). CR2 7AW has a speed advantage of +85 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR2 7AW achieves an education performance score of 8/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near CR2 7AW and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: CR2 7AW has a population density of 1722 people/km² (average age: 35), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In CR2 7AW, 24.4% of households are couples with children and 31.3% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR2 7AW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).