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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH20 4LY vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
124.4 miles (200.2 km) apart Bearing 330° (North-North-West)

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

Verdict: RH20 4LY and B1 1AA are 124.4 miles (200.2 km) apart. RH20 4LY holds a +1.6 overall score advantage. RH20 4LY ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH20 4LYvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH20 4LY(Horsham)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Horsham

RH20 4LY

4/10 Overall
Horsham • Storrington & Washington
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH20 4LY
RH20 4LY4/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH20 4LY
RH20 4LY4/10 (Moderate)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH20 4LY
RH20 4LY16.1%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH20 4LY
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH20 4LY
RH20 4LY4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH20 4LY1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH20 4LY
4/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 13
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences7
  • Public order3
  • Burglary1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH20 4LY
Green Space:16.1%
Tree Canopy:11.7%
Air Quality (AQI):12
Garden Access:89.1%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH20 4LY
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH20 4LY
Density:1682/km²
Average Age:45
Family Households:16.2%
Single Occupants:40.5%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH20 4LY
Council:Horsham
Ward:Storrington & Washington
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
RH20 4LY
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: RH20 4LY vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH20 4LY from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH20 4LY (Horsham) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 124.4 miles (200.2 km). Heading from RH20 4LY to B1 1AA, the bearing is 330° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH20 4LY or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH20 4LY has a higher safety score of 4/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 13 incidents near RH20 4LY versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH20 4LY and B1 1AA?

RH20 4LY is governed by Horsham in the Storrington & Washington 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: RH20 4LY has 16.1% public green space coverage and 11.7% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 12 for RH20 4LY versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between RH20 4LY and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH20 4LY 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 RH20 4LY 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 RH20 4LY vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH20 4LY at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH20 4LY

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

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Birmingham.

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