CR8 2FG vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR8 2FG (Croydon) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 11.2 miles (18.1 km). Heading from CR8 2FG to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 354° (North). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Croydon vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: Both areas share an identical safety score of 1/10. Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 69 incidents near CR8 2FG versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

CR8 2FG is governed by Croydon in the Purley & Woodcote 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: CR8 2FG has 31.5% public green space coverage and 6.1% 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 CR8 2FG versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: CR8 2FG has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). CR8 2FG has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR8 2FG achieves an education performance score of 3/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near CR8 2FG and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: CR8 2FG has a population density of 2390 people/km² (average age: 38), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In CR8 2FG, 16.2% of households are couples with children and 42.5% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR8 2FG at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).