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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH3 7FH vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
19.6 miles (31.6 km) apart Bearing 15° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH3 7FH and SW1A 1AA are 19.6 miles (31.6 km) apart. RH3 7FH holds a +1.4 overall score advantage. RH3 7FH ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH3 7FHvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH3 7FH(Mole Valley)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Mole Valley

RH3 7FH

6.4/10 Overall
Mole Valley • Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH3 7FH
RH3 7FH6.4/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH3 7FH
RH3 7FH8/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH3 7FH
RH3 7FH33.3%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband Advantage: RH3 7FH
RH3 7FH1000 Mbps
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Equal rating
RH3 7FH9/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH3 7FH1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH3 7FH
8/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 5
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • Public order1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH3 7FH
Green Space:33.3%
Tree Canopy:23.1%
Air Quality (AQI):15
Garden Access:91.9%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH3 7FH
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
SW1A 1AA
Max Download:15 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH3 7FH
Density:1636/km²
Average Age:47
Family Households:27.4%
Single Occupants:25.3%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH3 7FH
Council:Mole Valley
Ward:Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley
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
RH3 7FH
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
SW1A 1AA
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH3 7FH vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH3 7FH from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH3 7FH (Mole Valley) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 19.6 miles (31.6 km). Heading from RH3 7FH to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 15° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH3 7FH or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH3 7FH 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 5 incidents near RH3 7FH versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH3 7FH and SW1A 1AA?

RH3 7FH is governed by Mole Valley in the Brockham, Betchworth, Buckland, Box Hill & Headley 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 Mole Valley 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: RH3 7FH has 33.3% public green space coverage and 23.1% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 15 for RH3 7FH 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: RH3 7FH has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). RH3 7FH has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

How do schools compare between RH3 7FH and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH3 7FH achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH3 7FH and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH3 7FH has a population density of 1636 people/km² (average age: 47), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH3 7FH, 27.4% of households are couples with children and 25.3% 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 RH3 7FH vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH3 7FH at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH3 7FH

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SW1A 1AA

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