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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH12 2EB vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
118.2 miles (190.2 km) apart Bearing 326° (North-West)

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

Verdict: RH12 2EB and B1 1AA are 118.2 miles (190.2 km) apart. RH12 2EB holds a +0.8 overall score advantage. B1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH12 2EBvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH12 2EB(Horsham)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Horsham

RH12 2EB

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

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH12 2EB
RH12 2EB3.2/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: B1 1AA
RH12 2EB1/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH12 2EB
RH12 2EB20.4%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH12 2EB
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH12 2EB
RH12 2EB4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH12 2EB1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH12 2EB
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 33
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Violence and sexual offences10
  • Shoplifting5
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH12 2EB
Green Space:20.4%
Tree Canopy:7.2%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:75.6%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH12 2EB
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH12 2EB
Density:1947/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:21.3%
Single Occupants:38.4%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH12 2EB
Council:Horsham
Ward:Holbrook West
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
RH12 2EB
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: RH12 2EB vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH12 2EB from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH12 2EB (Horsham) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 118.2 miles (190.2 km). Heading from RH12 2EB to B1 1AA, the bearing is 326° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH12 2EB 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 RH12 2EB at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 33 incidents near RH12 2EB versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH12 2EB and B1 1AA?

RH12 2EB is governed by Horsham in the Holbrook West 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 Horsham 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: RH12 2EB has 20.4% public green space coverage and 7.2% 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 RH12 2EB versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH12 2EB and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH12 2EB 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 RH12 2EB 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 RH12 2EB vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH12 2EB at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH12 2EB

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

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B1 1AA

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

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