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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH12 1EA vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
30.9 miles (49.8 km) apart Bearing 14° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH12 1EA and SW1A 1AA are 30.9 miles (49.8 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +1.8 overall score advantage.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH12 1EAvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH12 1EA(Horsham)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Horsham

RH12 1EA

3.2/10 Overall
Horsham • Holbrook West
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 1EA3.2/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Equal rating
RH12 1EA1/10 (High)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 1EA20.4%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH12 1EA
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 1EA4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 1EA1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH12 1EA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 33
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Violence and sexual offences10
  • Shoplifting5
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH12 1EA
Green Space:20.4%
Tree Canopy:7.2%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:75.6%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH12 1EA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH12 1EA
Density:1947/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:21.3%
Single Occupants:38.4%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH12 1EA
Council:Horsham
Ward:Holbrook West
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
RH12 1EA
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: RH12 1EA vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH12 1EA from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH12 1EA (Horsham) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 30.9 miles (49.8 km). Heading from RH12 1EA to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 14° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH12 1EA or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: Both areas share an identical safety score of 1/10. Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 33 incidents near RH12 1EA versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH12 1EA and SW1A 1AA?

RH12 1EA is governed by Horsham in the Holbrook West 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 Horsham 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: RH12 1EA has 20.4% public green space coverage and 7.2% 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 RH12 1EA 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 RH12 1EA and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH12 1EA 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 RH12 1EA and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH12 1EA has a population density of 1947 people/km² (average age: 40), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH12 1EA, 21.3% of households are couples with children and 38.4% 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 RH12 1EA vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH12 1EA at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH12 1EA

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

Full Area Report

SW1A 1AA

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

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