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RH1 5NQ vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
19 miles (30.6 km) apart Bearing 359° (North)

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

Verdict: RH1 5NQ and SW1A 1AA are 19 miles (30.6 km) apart. RH1 5NQ ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH1 5NQvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH1 5NQ(Tandridge)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Tandridge

RH1 5NQ

5/10 Overall
Tandridge • Bletchingley & Nutfield
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Equal rating
RH1 5NQ5/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH1 5NQ
RH1 5NQ8/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH1 5NQ21.6%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband Advantage: RH1 5NQ
RH1 5NQ100 Mbps
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH1 5NQ8/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH1 5NQ1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH1 5NQ
8/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 6
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage and arson2
  • Public order1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH1 5NQ
Green Space:21.6%
Tree Canopy:14%
Air Quality (AQI):15
Garden Access:89.7%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH1 5NQ
Max Download:100 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH1 5NQ
Density:1323/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:30.3%
Single Occupants:22.4%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH1 5NQ
Council:Tandridge
Ward:Bletchingley & Nutfield
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
RH1 5NQ
School Score:8/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH1 5NQ vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH1 5NQ from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH1 5NQ (Tandridge) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 19 miles (30.6 km). Heading from RH1 5NQ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 359° (North). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH1 5NQ or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH1 5NQ 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 6 incidents near RH1 5NQ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH1 5NQ and SW1A 1AA?

RH1 5NQ is governed by Tandridge in the Bletchingley & Nutfield 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 Tandridge 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: RH1 5NQ has 21.6% public green space coverage and 14% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 15 for RH1 5NQ 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: RH1 5NQ has maximum available download speeds of 100 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). RH1 5NQ has a speed advantage of +85 Mbps for peak downloads.

How do schools compare between RH1 5NQ and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH1 5NQ achieves an education performance score of 8/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH1 5NQ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH1 5NQ has a population density of 1323 people/km² (average age: 40), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH1 5NQ, 30.3% of households are couples with children and 22.4% 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 RH1 5NQ vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH1 5NQ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH1 5NQ

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

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SW1A 1AA

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