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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH12 5XP vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
118.1 miles (190 km) apart Bearing 326° (North-West)

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

Verdict: RH12 5XP and B1 1AA are 118.1 miles (190 km) apart. RH12 5XP holds a +3.2 overall score advantage. RH12 5XP ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH12 5XPvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH12 5XP(Horsham)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Horsham

RH12 5XP

5.6/10 Overall
Horsham • Holbrook West
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH12 5XP
RH12 5XP5.6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH12 5XP
RH12 5XP7.2/10 (Moderate)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH12 5XP
RH12 5XP18.4%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH12 5XP
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH12 5XP
RH12 5XP4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH12 5XP1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH12 5XP
7.2/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 138
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • anti-social-behaviour49
  • bicycle-theft1
  • burglary4
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH12 5XP
Green Space:18.4%
Tree Canopy:7.7%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:96.6%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH12 5XP
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH12 5XP
Density:1056/km²
Average Age:41
Family Households:29.9%
Single Occupants:23.5%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH12 5XP
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 5XP
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 5XP vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH12 5XP from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH12 5XP (Horsham) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 118.1 miles (190 km). Heading from RH12 5XP 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 5XP or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH12 5XP has a higher safety score of 7.2/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 138 incidents near RH12 5XP versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH12 5XP and B1 1AA?

RH12 5XP 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 5XP has 18.4% public green space coverage and 7.7% 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 5XP versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH12 5XP and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH12 5XP 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 5XP 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 5XP vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH12 5XP 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 5XP

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

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