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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH11 9DF vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
27.7 miles (44.6 km) apart Bearing 5° (North)

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

Verdict: RH11 9DF and SW1A 1AA are 27.7 miles (44.6 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +1.4 overall score advantage. RH11 9DF ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH11 9DFvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH11 9DF(Crawley)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Crawley

RH11 9DF

3.6/10 Overall
Crawley • Gossops Green & North East Broadfield
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH11 9DF3.6/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH11 9DF
RH11 9DF4/10 (Moderate)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH11 9DF
RH11 9DF57.5%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH11 9DF
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH11 9DF4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH11 9DF1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH11 9DF
4/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 13
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft3
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH11 9DF
Green Space:57.5%
Tree Canopy:30.2%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:84.4%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH11 9DF
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH11 9DF
Density:1842/km²
Average Age:34
Family Households:24.2%
Single Occupants:27.8%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH11 9DF
Council:Crawley
Ward:Gossops Green & North East Broadfield
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:High
SW1A 1AA
Council:Westminster
Ward:St James's
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
RH11 9DF
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH11 9DF vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH11 9DF from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH11 9DF (Crawley) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 27.7 miles (44.6 km). Heading from RH11 9DF to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 5° (North). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH11 9DF or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH11 9DF 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 RH11 9DF versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH11 9DF and SW1A 1AA?

RH11 9DF is governed by Crawley in the Gossops Green & North East Broadfield 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: RH11 9DF has 57.5% public green space coverage and 30.2% 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 RH11 9DF 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 RH11 9DF and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH11 9DF achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH11 9DF and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH11 9DF has a population density of 1842 people/km² (average age: 34), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH11 9DF, 24.2% of households are couples with children and 27.8% 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 RH11 9DF vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH11 9DF at 'High' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH11 9DF

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SW1A 1AA

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