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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

GU28 9BE vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
40.9 miles (65.8 km) apart Bearing 31° (North-North-East)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Chichester) and London (Westminster).

Verdict: GU28 9BE and SW1A 1AA are 40.9 miles (65.8 km) apart. GU28 9BE holds a +0.1 overall score advantage. GU28 9BE ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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GU28 9BEvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

GU28 9BE(Chichester)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Chichester

GU28 9BE

5.1/10 Overall
Chichester • Petworth
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: GU28 9BE
GU28 9BE5.1/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: GU28 9BE
GU28 9BE7/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: GU28 9BE
GU28 9BE35.5%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
GU28 9BE
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
GU28 9BE4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
GU28 9BE1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
GU28 9BE
7/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 7
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Drugs1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
GU28 9BE
Green Space:35.5%
Tree Canopy:11.5%
Air Quality (AQI):12
Garden Access:89%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
GU28 9BE
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
GU28 9BE
Density:1597/km²
Average Age:45
Family Households:19.5%
Single Occupants:37.5%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
GU28 9BE
Council:Chichester
Ward:Petworth
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
GU28 9BE
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:8
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: GU28 9BE vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is GU28 9BE from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between GU28 9BE (Chichester) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 40.9 miles (65.8 km). Heading from GU28 9BE to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 31° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: GU28 9BE or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: GU28 9BE 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 GU28 9BE versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern GU28 9BE and SW1A 1AA?

GU28 9BE is governed by Chichester in the Petworth electoral ward, located in South East. 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 Chichester compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: GU28 9BE has 35.5% public green space coverage and 11.5% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for GU28 9BE versus 21 for SW1A 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 GU28 9BE and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: GU28 9BE achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 8 schools recorded near GU28 9BE and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: GU28 9BE has a population density of 1597 people/km² (average age: 45), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In GU28 9BE, 19.5% of households are couples with children and 37.5% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for GU28 9BE vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess GU28 9BE at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

GU28 9BE

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SW1A 1AA

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