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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH5 4QL vs M1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
178.5 miles (287.3 km) apart Bearing 334° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Mole Valley) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: RH5 4QL and M1 1AA are 178.5 miles (287.3 km) apart. RH5 4QL holds a +1.5 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH5 4QLvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH5 4QL(Mole Valley)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Mole Valley

RH5 4QL

6.4/10 Overall
Mole Valley • Holmwoods & Beare Green
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH5 4QL
RH5 4QL6.4/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
RH5 4QL7/10 (Low)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: RH5 4QL
RH5 4QL19.6%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
RH5 4QL1000 Mbps
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH5 4QL
RH5 4QL4/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: RH5 4QL
RH5 4QL9/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH5 4QL
7/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 7
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH5 4QL
Green Space:19.6%
Tree Canopy:19.1%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:92.1%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH5 4QL
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH5 4QL
Density:1941/km²
Average Age:43
Family Households:21.8%
Single Occupants:35.8%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH5 4QL
Council:Mole Valley
Ward:Holmwoods & Beare Green
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
M1 1AA
Council:Manchester
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
RH5 4QL
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH5 4QL vs M1 1AA

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

How far is RH5 4QL from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH5 4QL (Mole Valley) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 178.5 miles (287.3 km). Heading from RH5 4QL to M1 1AA, the bearing is 334° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and North West.

Which area is safer: RH5 4QL or M1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: M1 1AA has a higher safety score of 9.9/10 (Low crime level) compared to RH5 4QL at 7/10 (Low crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 7 incidents near RH5 4QL versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH5 4QL and M1 1AA?

RH5 4QL is governed by Mole Valley in the Holmwoods & Beare Green electoral ward, located in South East. M1 1AA is administered by Manchester in the Local Ward ward, located in North West. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Mole Valley compared to £2,167.00 in Manchester.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: RH5 4QL has 19.6% public green space coverage and 19.1% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 14 for RH5 4QL versus 16 for M1 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 RH5 4QL and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH5 4QL achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH5 4QL and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH5 4QL has a population density of 1941 people/km² (average age: 43), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In RH5 4QL, 21.8% of households are couples with children and 35.8% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for RH5 4QL vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH5 4QL at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH5 4QL

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M1 1AA

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