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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

GU28 0JW vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
118.6 miles (190.8 km) apart Bearing 332° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Chichester) and West Midlands (Birmingham).

Verdict: GU28 0JW and B1 1AA are 118.6 miles (190.8 km) apart. GU28 0JW holds a +3.1 overall score advantage. GU28 0JW ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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GU28 0JWvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

GU28 0JW(Chichester)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Chichester

GU28 0JW

5.5/10 Overall
Chichester • Petworth
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: GU28 0JW
GU28 0JW5.5/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: GU28 0JW
GU28 0JW8/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: GU28 0JW
GU28 0JW15.4%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
GU28 0JW
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: GU28 0JW
GU28 0JW4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
GU28 0JW1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
GU28 0JW
8/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 6
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
GU28 0JW
Green Space:15.4%
Tree Canopy:14.8%
Air Quality (AQI):12
Garden Access:89%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
GU28 0JW
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
GU28 0JW
Density:1503/km²
Average Age:45
Family Households:22.1%
Single Occupants:26.6%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
GU28 0JW
Council:Chichester
Ward:Petworth
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
GU28 0JW
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: GU28 0JW vs B1 1AA

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

How far is GU28 0JW from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between GU28 0JW (Chichester) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 118.6 miles (190.8 km). Heading from GU28 0JW to B1 1AA, the bearing is 332° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: GU28 0JW or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: GU28 0JW has a higher safety score of 8/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 6 incidents near GU28 0JW versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern GU28 0JW and B1 1AA?

GU28 0JW is governed by Chichester in the Petworth electoral ward, located in South East. 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 Chichester 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: GU28 0JW has 15.4% public green space coverage and 14.8% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for GU28 0JW versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between GU28 0JW and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: GU28 0JW achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near GU28 0JW 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 GU28 0JW vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess GU28 0JW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

GU28 0JW

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B1 1AA

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