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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH12 5LD vs M1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
184.7 miles (297.3 km) apart Bearing 335° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Horsham) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: RH12 5LD and M1 1AA are 184.7 miles (297.3 km) apart. M1 1AA holds a +0.3 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH12 5LDvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH12 5LD(Horsham)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Horsham

RH12 5LD

4.6/10 Overall
Horsham • Holbrook West
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: M1 1AA
RH12 5LD4.6/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
RH12 5LD5/10 (Moderate)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: RH12 5LD
RH12 5LD20.2%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
RH12 5LD
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH12 5LD
RH12 5LD4/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH12 5LD1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH12 5LD
5/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 11
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Robbery1
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH12 5LD
Green Space:20.2%
Tree Canopy:9.6%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:87.5%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH12 5LD
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH12 5LD
Density:1587/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:30.2%
Single Occupants:28.4%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH12 5LD
Council:Horsham
Ward:Holbrook West
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
M1 1AA
Council:Manchester
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
RH12 5LD
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH12 5LD vs M1 1AA

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

How far is RH12 5LD from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH12 5LD (Horsham) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 184.7 miles (297.3 km). Heading from RH12 5LD to M1 1AA, the bearing is 335° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and North West.

Which area is safer: RH12 5LD or M1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: M1 1AA has a higher safety score of 9.9/10 (Low crime level) compared to RH12 5LD at 5/10 (Moderate crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 11 incidents near RH12 5LD versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH12 5LD and M1 1AA?

RH12 5LD is governed by Horsham in the Holbrook West electoral ward, located in South East. M1 1AA is administered by Manchester in the Local Ward ward, located in North West. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Horsham compared to £2,167.00 in Manchester.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: RH12 5LD has 20.2% public green space coverage and 9.6% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 14 for RH12 5LD versus 16 for M1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH12 5LD and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH12 5LD achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH12 5LD and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH12 5LD has a population density of 1587 people/km² (average age: 40), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In RH12 5LD, 30.2% of households are couples with children and 28.4% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for RH12 5LD vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH12 5LD at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH12 5LD

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

Full Area Report

M1 1AA

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