CR4 9BX vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR4 9BX (Merton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 6.8 miles (10.9 km). Heading from CR4 9BX to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 12° (North-North-East). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Merton vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: CR4 9BX has a higher safety score of 6/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 9 incidents near CR4 9BX versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

CR4 9BX is governed by Merton in the Cricket Green 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 Merton compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: CR4 9BX has 21.4% public green space coverage and 5.5% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 17 for CR4 9BX versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR4 9BX achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near CR4 9BX and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: CR4 9BX has a population density of 2243 people/km² (average age: 32), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In CR4 9BX, 33.2% of households are couples with children and 19.8% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR4 9BX at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).