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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH11 8FB vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
118.8 miles (191.3 km) apart Bearing 324° (North-West)

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

Verdict: RH11 8FB and B1 1AA are 118.8 miles (191.3 km) apart. RH11 8FB holds a +0.3 overall score advantage. B1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH11 8FBvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH11 8FB(Crawley)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Crawley

RH11 8FB

2.7/10 Overall
Crawley • Bewbush & North Broadfield
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH11 8FB
RH11 8FB2.7/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: B1 1AA
RH11 8FB1/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH11 8FB
RH11 8FB52.4%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH11 8FB
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH11 8FB
RH11 8FB4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH11 8FB1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH11 8FB
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 30
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Shoplifting11
  • Violence and sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH11 8FB
Green Space:52.4%
Tree Canopy:29.7%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:96.3%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH11 8FB
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH11 8FB
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:34
Family Households:25.1%
Single Occupants:32.7%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH11 8FB
Council:Crawley
Ward:Bewbush & North Broadfield
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
RH11 8FB
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH11 8FB vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH11 8FB from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH11 8FB (Crawley) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 118.8 miles (191.3 km). Heading from RH11 8FB to B1 1AA, the bearing is 324° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH11 8FB 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 RH11 8FB at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 30 incidents near RH11 8FB versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH11 8FB and B1 1AA?

RH11 8FB is governed by Crawley in the Bewbush & North Broadfield 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 Crawley 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: RH11 8FB has 52.4% public green space coverage and 29.7% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 14 for RH11 8FB versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH11 8FB and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH11 8FB achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH11 8FB 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 RH11 8FB vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH11 8FB at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH11 8FB

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

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B1 1AA

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