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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH13 8DZ vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
35.8 miles (57.6 km) apart Bearing 9° (North)

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

Verdict: RH13 8DZ and SW1A 1AA are 35.8 miles (57.6 km) apart. RH13 8DZ holds a +0.9 overall score advantage. RH13 8DZ ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH13 8DZvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH13 8DZ(Horsham)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Horsham

RH13 8DZ

5.9/10 Overall
Horsham • Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH13 8DZ
RH13 8DZ5.9/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH13 8DZ
RH13 8DZ10/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH13 8DZ
RH13 8DZ39.8%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH13 8DZ
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH13 8DZ3/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH13 8DZ1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH13 8DZ
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • Other theft1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH13 8DZ
Green Space:39.8%
Tree Canopy:39.4%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:90.8%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH13 8DZ
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH13 8DZ
Density:1317/km²
Average Age:43
Family Households:25.3%
Single Occupants:26.7%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH13 8DZ
Council:Horsham
Ward:Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead
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
RH13 8DZ
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH13 8DZ vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH13 8DZ from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH13 8DZ (Horsham) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 35.8 miles (57.6 km). Heading from RH13 8DZ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 9° (North). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH13 8DZ or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH13 8DZ 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 3 incidents near RH13 8DZ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH13 8DZ and SW1A 1AA?

RH13 8DZ is governed by Horsham in the Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead 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: RH13 8DZ has 39.8% public green space coverage and 39.4% 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 RH13 8DZ 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 RH13 8DZ and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH13 8DZ achieves an education performance score of 3/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH13 8DZ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH13 8DZ has a population density of 1317 people/km² (average age: 43), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH13 8DZ, 25.3% of households are couples with children and 26.7% 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 RH13 8DZ vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH13 8DZ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH13 8DZ

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SW1A 1AA

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