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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

NW1 5SF vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
99.3 miles (159.8 km) apart Bearing 312° (North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Westminster) and West Midlands (Birmingham).

Verdict: NW1 5SF and B1 1AA are 99.3 miles (159.8 km) apart. NW1 5SF holds a +2.2 overall score advantage. B1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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NW1 5SFvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

NW1 5SF(Westminster)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Westminster

NW1 5SF

4.6/10 Overall
Westminster • Regent's Park
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: NW1 5SF
NW1 5SF4.6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: B1 1AA
NW1 5SF1/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: NW1 5SF
NW1 5SF26%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
NW1 5SF1000 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: NW1 5SF
NW1 5SF9/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
NW1 5SF1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
NW1 5SF
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 49
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Theft from the person17
  • Other theft12
  • Shoplifting12
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
NW1 5SF
Green Space:26%
Tree Canopy:8.3%
Air Quality (AQI):19
Garden Access:68.3%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
NW1 5SF
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
NW1 5SF
Density:1546/km²
Average Age:36
Family Households:15.4%
Single Occupants:44.5%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
NW1 5SF
Council:Westminster
Ward:Regent's Park
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
NW1 5SF
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: NW1 5SF vs B1 1AA

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

How far is NW1 5SF from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between NW1 5SF (Westminster) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 99.3 miles (159.8 km). Heading from NW1 5SF to B1 1AA, the bearing is 312° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: NW1 5SF or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: B1 1AA has a higher safety score of 2/10 (High crime level) compared to NW1 5SF at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 49 incidents near NW1 5SF versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern NW1 5SF and B1 1AA?

NW1 5SF is governed by Westminster in the Regent's Park electoral ward, located in London. 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 Westminster 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: NW1 5SF has 26% public green space coverage and 8.3% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 19 for NW1 5SF 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 NW1 5SF and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: NW1 5SF achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near NW1 5SF 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 NW1 5SF vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess NW1 5SF at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

NW1 5SF

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

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B1 1AA

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