NW1 5AQ vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between NW1 5AQ (Westminster) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km). Heading from NW1 5AQ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 153° (South-South-East). Both postcodes are situated within the same local authority (Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: NW1 5AQ has a higher safety score of 2/10 (High crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 26 incidents near NW1 5AQ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

NW1 5AQ is governed by Westminster in the Regent's Park 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 Westminster compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: NW1 5AQ has 38.1% public green space coverage and 11.7% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 20 for NW1 5AQ versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: NW1 5AQ has maximum available download speeds of 100 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). NW1 5AQ has a speed advantage of +85 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: NW1 5AQ achieves an education performance score of 10/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near NW1 5AQ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: NW1 5AQ has a population density of 1431 people/km² (average age: 36), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In NW1 5AQ, 18.3% of households are couples with children and 34.6% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess NW1 5AQ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).