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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH20 1HP vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
40.9 miles (65.9 km) apart Bearing 26° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH20 1HP and SW1A 1AA are 40.9 miles (65.9 km) apart. RH20 1HP holds a +0.5 overall score advantage. RH20 1HP ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH20 1HPvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH20 1HP(Chichester)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Chichester

RH20 1HP

5.5/10 Overall
Chichester • Fittleworth
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH20 1HP
RH20 1HP5.5/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH20 1HP
RH20 1HP8/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH20 1HP15.4%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH20 1HP
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH20 1HP4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH20 1HP1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH20 1HP
8/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 6
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH20 1HP
Green Space:15.4%
Tree Canopy:14.8%
Air Quality (AQI):12
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
RH20 1HP
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH20 1HP
Density:1503/km²
Average Age:45
Family Households:22.1%
Single Occupants:26.6%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH20 1HP
Council:Chichester
Ward:Fittleworth
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
RH20 1HP
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH20 1HP vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH20 1HP from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH20 1HP (Chichester) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 40.9 miles (65.9 km). Heading from RH20 1HP to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 26° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH20 1HP or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH20 1HP has a higher safety score of 8/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 6 incidents near RH20 1HP versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH20 1HP and SW1A 1AA?

RH20 1HP is governed by Chichester in the Fittleworth 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 Chichester 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: RH20 1HP has 15.4% public green space coverage and 14.8% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for RH20 1HP 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 RH20 1HP and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH20 1HP achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH20 1HP and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH20 1HP has a population density of 1503 people/km² (average age: 45), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH20 1HP, 22.1% of households are couples with children and 26.6% 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 RH20 1HP vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH20 1HP 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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RH20 1HP

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SW1A 1AA

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