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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH20 2BY vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
40.6 miles (65.3 km) apart Bearing 22° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH20 2BY and SW1A 1AA are 40.6 miles (65.3 km) apart. RH20 2BY holds a +0.5 overall score advantage. RH20 2BY ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH20 2BYvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH20 2BY(Horsham)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Horsham

RH20 2BY

5.5/10 Overall
Horsham • Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH20 2BY
RH20 2BY5.5/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH20 2BY
RH20 2BY10/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH20 2BY9.4%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband
RH20 2BY
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH20 2BY1/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH20 2BY1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH20 2BY
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Violence and sexual offences1
  • Other crime1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH20 2BY
Green Space:9.4%
Tree Canopy:8.8%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:94.9%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH20 2BY
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH20 2BY
Density:1600/km²
Average Age:51
Family Households:25.8%
Single Occupants:20.8%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH20 2BY
Council:Horsham
Ward:Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley
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 2BY
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: RH20 2BY vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH20 2BY from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH20 2BY (Horsham) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 40.6 miles (65.3 km). Heading from RH20 2BY to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 22° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH20 2BY or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH20 2BY 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 RH20 2BY versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH20 2BY and SW1A 1AA?

RH20 2BY is governed by Horsham in the Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley 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: RH20 2BY has 9.4% public green space coverage and 8.8% 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 RH20 2BY 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 2BY and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH20 2BY 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 RH20 2BY and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH20 2BY has a population density of 1600 people/km² (average age: 51), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH20 2BY, 25.8% of households are couples with children and 20.8% 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 2BY vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH20 2BY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH20 2BY

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SW1A 1AA

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