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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

CR2 7QA vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
109.4 miles (176.1 km) apart Bearing 316° (North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Croydon) and West Midlands (Birmingham).

Verdict: CR2 7QA and B1 1AA are 109.4 miles (176.1 km) apart. CR2 7QA holds a +3.6 overall score advantage. CR2 7QA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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CR2 7QAvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

CR2 7QA(Croydon)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Croydon

CR2 7QA

6/10 Overall
Croydon • South Croydon
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: CR2 7QA
CR2 7QA6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: CR2 7QA
CR2 7QA6/10 (Moderate)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: CR2 7QA
CR2 7QA31%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
CR2 7QA1000 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: CR2 7QA
CR2 7QA9/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
CR2 7QA1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
CR2 7QA
6/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 9
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
CR2 7QA
Green Space:31%
Tree Canopy:13.1%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:83.3%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
CR2 7QA
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
CR2 7QA
Density:1573/km²
Average Age:35
Family Households:34.6%
Single Occupants:21.3%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
CR2 7QA
Council:Croydon
Ward:South Croydon
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
CR2 7QA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: CR2 7QA vs B1 1AA

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

How far is CR2 7QA from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR2 7QA (Croydon) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 109.4 miles (176.1 km). Heading from CR2 7QA to B1 1AA, the bearing is 316° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: CR2 7QA or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: CR2 7QA has a higher safety score of 6/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 9 incidents near CR2 7QA versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern CR2 7QA and B1 1AA?

CR2 7QA is governed by Croydon in the South Croydon electoral ward, located in London. 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 Croydon 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: CR2 7QA has 31% public green space coverage and 13.1% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 16 for CR2 7QA 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 CR2 7QA and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR2 7QA achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near CR2 7QA 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 CR2 7QA vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR2 7QA at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

CR2 7QA

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

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B1 1AA

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

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