GU28 9HQ vs SW1A 1AA
Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Chichester and Westminster using verified open government data.
Cross-regional comparison between South East (Chichester) and London (Westminster).
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GU28 9HQ
SW1A 1AA
Safety & Recorded Crime
- Anti-social behaviour1
- Criminal damage and arson1
- Drugs1
- Theft from the person94
- Other theft88
- Violence and sexual offences53
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Frequently Asked Questions: GU28 9HQ vs SW1A 1AA
Comparative answers computed directly from official Police.uk, ONS Census, Ofcom, DfE and Environment Agency records.
Geography & DistanceHow far is GU28 9HQ from SW1A 1AA?
The straight-line geodesic distance between GU28 9HQ (Chichester) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 40.9 miles (65.8 km). Heading from GU28 9HQ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 29° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.
Safety & CrimeWhich area is safer: GU28 9HQ or SW1A 1AA?
Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: GU28 9HQ has a higher safety score of 8/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 5 incidents near GU28 9HQ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.
Local GovernanceWhat local councils and authorities govern GU28 9HQ and SW1A 1AA?
GU28 9HQ 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.
Environment & NatureWhich area offers more green space and better air quality?
Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: GU28 9HQ has 35.3% 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 9HQ versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).
Connectivity & TechWhich postcode has faster broadband and internet speeds?
According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.
Education & SchoolsHow do schools compare between GU28 9HQ and SW1A 1AA?
Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: GU28 9HQ achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 7 schools recorded near GU28 9HQ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.
Demographics & CommunityHow do demographics and community profiles compare?
ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: GU28 9HQ has a population density of 1696 people/km² (average age: 45), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In GU28 9HQ, 25.7% of households are couples with children and 32.4% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.
Flood & Climate RiskWhat are the flood risk ratings for GU28 9HQ vs SW1A 1AA?
Environment Agency flood maps assess GU28 9HQ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).
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