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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH14 9BJ vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
115.4 miles (185.7 km) apart Bearing 328° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: RH14 9BJ and B1 1AA are 115.4 miles (185.7 km) apart. RH14 9BJ holds a +4 overall score advantage. RH14 9BJ ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH14 9BJvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH14 9BJ(Horsham)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Horsham

RH14 9BJ

6.4/10 Overall
Horsham • Rudgwick
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH14 9BJ
RH14 9BJ6.4/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH14 9BJ
RH14 9BJ10/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH14 9BJ
RH14 9BJ18.5%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH14 9BJ
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH14 9BJ
RH14 9BJ4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH14 9BJ1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH14 9BJ
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 2
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Other theft1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH14 9BJ
Green Space:18.5%
Tree Canopy:18.1%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:90.5%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH14 9BJ
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH14 9BJ
Density:1406/km²
Average Age:42
Family Households:29.7%
Single Occupants:25.9%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH14 9BJ
Council:Horsham
Ward:Rudgwick
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
RH14 9BJ
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: RH14 9BJ vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH14 9BJ from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH14 9BJ (Horsham) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 115.4 miles (185.7 km). Heading from RH14 9BJ to B1 1AA, the bearing is 328° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH14 9BJ or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH14 9BJ has a higher safety score of 10/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 2 incidents near RH14 9BJ versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH14 9BJ and B1 1AA?

RH14 9BJ is governed by Horsham in the Rudgwick 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: RH14 9BJ has 18.5% public green space coverage and 18.1% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 13 for RH14 9BJ versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH14 9BJ and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH14 9BJ 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 RH14 9BJ 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 RH14 9BJ vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH14 9BJ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH14 9BJ

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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