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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH17 7PY vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
129.4 miles (208.3 km) apart Bearing 323° (North-West)

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

Verdict: RH17 7PY and B1 1AA are 129.4 miles (208.3 km) apart. RH17 7PY holds a +5.2 overall score advantage. RH17 7PY ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH17 7PYvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH17 7PY(Mid Sussex)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Mid Sussex

RH17 7PY

7.6/10 Overall
Mid Sussex • Lindfield Rural & High Weald
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH17 7PY
RH17 7PY7.6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH17 7PY
RH17 7PY10/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH17 7PY
RH17 7PY27.1%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH17 7PY
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH17 7PY
RH17 7PY4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: RH17 7PY
RH17 7PY9/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH17 7PY
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Burglary2
  • Violence and sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH17 7PY
Green Space:27.1%
Tree Canopy:26.6%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:90.1%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH17 7PY
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH17 7PY
Density:1583/km²
Average Age:41
Family Households:30.5%
Single Occupants:24.3%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH17 7PY
Council:Mid Sussex
Ward:Lindfield Rural & High Weald
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
RH17 7PY
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: RH17 7PY vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH17 7PY from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH17 7PY (Mid Sussex) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 129.4 miles (208.3 km). Heading from RH17 7PY to B1 1AA, the bearing is 323° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH17 7PY or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH17 7PY 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 3 incidents near RH17 7PY versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH17 7PY and B1 1AA?

RH17 7PY is governed by Mid Sussex in the Lindfield Rural & High Weald 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 Mid Sussex 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: RH17 7PY has 27.1% public green space coverage and 26.6% 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 RH17 7PY versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH17 7PY and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH17 7PY 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 RH17 7PY 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 RH17 7PY vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH17 7PY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH17 7PY

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B1 1AA

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