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CR4 4DL vs M1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
168 miles (270.4 km) apart Bearing 330° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: CR4 4DL and M1 1AA are 168 miles (270.4 km) apart. CR4 4DL holds a +0.1 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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CR4 4DLvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

CR4 4DL(Merton)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Merton

CR4 4DL

5/10 Overall
Merton • Ravensbury
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: CR4 4DL
CR4 4DL5/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
CR4 4DL4/10 (Moderate)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: CR4 4DL
CR4 4DL28%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
CR4 4DL1000 Mbps
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: CR4 4DL
CR4 4DL10/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
CR4 4DL1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
CR4 4DL
4/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 13
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Drugs6
  • Other theft2
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
CR4 4DL
Green Space:28%
Tree Canopy:5.8%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:82.7%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
CR4 4DL
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
CR4 4DL
Density:1669/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:24.1%
Single Occupants:25.9%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
CR4 4DL
Council:Merton
Ward:Ravensbury
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Medium
M1 1AA
Council:Manchester
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
CR4 4DL
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: CR4 4DL vs M1 1AA

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

How far is CR4 4DL from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR4 4DL (Merton) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 168 miles (270.4 km). Heading from CR4 4DL to M1 1AA, the bearing is 330° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and North West.

Which area is safer: CR4 4DL 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 CR4 4DL at 4/10 (Moderate crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 13 incidents near CR4 4DL versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern CR4 4DL and M1 1AA?

CR4 4DL is governed by Merton in the Ravensbury 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 Merton 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: CR4 4DL has 28% public green space coverage and 5.8% 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 CR4 4DL 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 CR4 4DL and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR4 4DL 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 CR4 4DL and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: CR4 4DL has a population density of 1669 people/km² (average age: 37), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In CR4 4DL, 24.1% of households are couples with children and 25.9% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for CR4 4DL vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR4 4DL at 'Medium' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

CR4 4DL

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

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M1 1AA

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