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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH12 3DA vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
30.8 miles (49.5 km) apart Bearing 25° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH12 3DA and SW1A 1AA are 30.8 miles (49.5 km) apart. RH12 3DA holds a +1.4 overall score advantage. RH12 3DA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH12 3DAvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH12 3DA(Horsham)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Horsham

RH12 3DA

6.4/10 Overall
Horsham • Rudgwick
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH12 3DA
RH12 3DA6.4/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH12 3DA
RH12 3DA10/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 3DA18.5%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH12 3DA
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 3DA4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH12 3DA1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH12 3DA
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 2
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Other theft1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH12 3DA
Green Space:18.5%
Tree Canopy:18.1%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:90.5%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH12 3DA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH12 3DA
Density:1406/km²
Average Age:42
Family Households:29.7%
Single Occupants:25.9%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH12 3DA
Council:Horsham
Ward:Rudgwick
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 3DA
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 3DA vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH12 3DA from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH12 3DA (Horsham) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 30.8 miles (49.5 km). Heading from RH12 3DA to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 25° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH12 3DA or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH12 3DA has a higher safety score of 10/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 2 incidents near RH12 3DA versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH12 3DA and SW1A 1AA?

RH12 3DA is governed by Horsham in the Rudgwick 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 3DA has 18.5% public green space coverage and 18.1% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for RH12 3DA 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 3DA and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH12 3DA 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 3DA and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH12 3DA has a population density of 1406 people/km² (average age: 42), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH12 3DA, 29.7% of households are couples with children and 25.9% 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 RH12 3DA vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH12 3DA 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 3DA

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SW1A 1AA

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