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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH10 6RQ vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
27.2 miles (43.7 km) apart Bearing 2° (North)

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

Verdict: RH10 6RQ and SW1A 1AA are 27.2 miles (43.7 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +2.1 overall score advantage. RH10 6RQ ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH10 6RQvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH10 6RQ(Crawley)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Crawley

RH10 6RQ

2.9/10 Overall
Crawley • Furnace Green
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH10 6RQ2.9/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH10 6RQ
RH10 6RQ4/10 (Moderate)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH10 6RQ
RH10 6RQ36.3%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH10 6RQ
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH10 6RQ2/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH10 6RQ1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH10 6RQ
4/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 13
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences9
  • Other crime2
  • Burglary1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH10 6RQ
Green Space:36.3%
Tree Canopy:16%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:90.9%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH10 6RQ
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH10 6RQ
Density:1359/km²
Average Age:38
Family Households:21.2%
Single Occupants:33.9%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH10 6RQ
Council:Crawley
Ward:Furnace Green
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Low
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
RH10 6RQ
School Score:2/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH10 6RQ vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH10 6RQ from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH10 6RQ (Crawley) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 27.2 miles (43.7 km). Heading from RH10 6RQ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 2° (North). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH10 6RQ or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH10 6RQ has a higher safety score of 4/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 13 incidents near RH10 6RQ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH10 6RQ and SW1A 1AA?

RH10 6RQ is governed by Crawley in the Furnace Green 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 Crawley 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: RH10 6RQ has 36.3% public green space coverage and 16% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 14 for RH10 6RQ 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: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.

How do schools compare between RH10 6RQ and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH10 6RQ achieves an education performance score of 2/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH10 6RQ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH10 6RQ has a population density of 1359 people/km² (average age: 38), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH10 6RQ, 21.2% of households are couples with children and 33.9% 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 RH10 6RQ vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH10 6RQ at 'Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

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RH10 6RQ

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SW1A 1AA

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