CR8 5LP vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between CR8 5LP (Croydon) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 12.7 miles (20.5 km). Heading from CR8 5LP 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: CR8 5LP has a higher safety score of 7/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 7 incidents near CR8 5LP versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

CR8 5LP is governed by Croydon in the Kenley 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 5LP has 33.6% public green space coverage and 17% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 15 for CR8 5LP versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: CR8 5LP has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). CR8 5LP has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: CR8 5LP achieves an education performance score of 1/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near CR8 5LP and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: CR8 5LP has a population density of 1783 people/km² (average age: 36), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In CR8 5LP, 31.6% of households are couples with children and 21.1% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess CR8 5LP at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).