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GU6 7SL vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
110.9 miles (178.5 km) apart Bearing 326° (North-West)

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

Verdict: GU6 7SL and B1 1AA are 110.9 miles (178.5 km) apart. GU6 7SL holds a +2.4 overall score advantage. GU6 7SL ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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GU6 7SLvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

GU6 7SL(Waverley)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Waverley

GU6 7SL

4.8/10 Overall
Waverley • Ewhurst & Ellens Green
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: GU6 7SL
GU6 7SL4.8/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: GU6 7SL
GU6 7SL9/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: GU6 7SL
GU6 7SL30.9%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
GU6 7SL100 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Equal rating
GU6 7SL1/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
GU6 7SL1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
GU6 7SL
9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 4
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Burglary2
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
GU6 7SL
Green Space:30.9%
Tree Canopy:26.4%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:86.7%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
GU6 7SL
Max Download:100 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
GU6 7SL
Density:2366/km²
Average Age:
Family Households:26.8%
Single Occupants:24.8%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
GU6 7SL
Council:Waverley
Ward:Ewhurst & Ellens Green
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
GU6 7SL
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: GU6 7SL vs B1 1AA

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

How far is GU6 7SL from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between GU6 7SL (Waverley) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 110.9 miles (178.5 km). Heading from GU6 7SL to B1 1AA, the bearing is 326° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: GU6 7SL or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: GU6 7SL has a higher safety score of 9/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 4 incidents near GU6 7SL versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern GU6 7SL and B1 1AA?

GU6 7SL is governed by Waverley in the Ewhurst & Ellens Green 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 Waverley 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: GU6 7SL has 30.9% public green space coverage and 26.4% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for GU6 7SL versus 17 for B1 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 GU6 7SL and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: GU6 7SL achieves an education performance score of 1/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near GU6 7SL 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 GU6 7SL vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess GU6 7SL at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

GU6 7SL

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Waverley.

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B1 1AA

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