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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH14 9LW 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 22° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH14 9LW and SW1A 1AA are 35.8 miles (57.6 km) apart. SW1A 1AA holds a +0.2 overall score advantage. RH14 9LW ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH14 9LWvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH14 9LW(Horsham)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Horsham

RH14 9LW

4.8/10 Overall
Horsham • Billingshurst
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH14 9LW4.8/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH14 9LW
RH14 9LW7/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH14 9LW11.6%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH14 9LW
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH14 9LW1/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH14 9LW1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH14 9LW
7/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 8
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Burglary2
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH14 9LW
Green Space:11.6%
Tree Canopy:9%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:89%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH14 9LW
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH14 9LW
Density:2105/km²
Average Age:38
Family Households:30.1%
Single Occupants:26.3%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH14 9LW
Council:Horsham
Ward:Billingshurst
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
RH14 9LW
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH14 9LW vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH14 9LW from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH14 9LW (Horsham) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 35.8 miles (57.6 km). Heading from RH14 9LW to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 22° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH14 9LW or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH14 9LW has a higher safety score of 7/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 8 incidents near RH14 9LW versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH14 9LW and SW1A 1AA?

RH14 9LW is governed by Horsham in the Billingshurst 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: RH14 9LW has 11.6% public green space coverage and 9% 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 RH14 9LW 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 RH14 9LW and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH14 9LW achieves an education performance score of 1/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH14 9LW and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH14 9LW has a population density of 2105 people/km² (average age: 38), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH14 9LW, 30.1% of households are couples with children and 26.3% 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 RH14 9LW vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH14 9LW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

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RH14 9LW

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SW1A 1AA

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