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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH5 5LW vs SW1A 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
25 miles (40.3 km) apart Bearing 17° (North-North-East)

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

Verdict: RH5 5LW and SW1A 1AA are 25 miles (40.3 km) apart. RH5 5LW holds a +0.1 overall score advantage. RH5 5LW ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH5 5LWvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH5 5LW(Mole Valley)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Mole Valley

RH5 5LW

5.1/10 Overall
Mole Valley • Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH5 5LW
RH5 5LW5.1/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH5 5LW
RH5 5LW5/10 (Moderate)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH5 5LW21.2%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband Advantage: RH5 5LW
RH5 5LW1000 Mbps
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH5 5LW4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH5 5LW1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH5 5LW
5/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 11
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences4
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH5 5LW
Green Space:21.2%
Tree Canopy:16.3%
Air Quality (AQI):13
Garden Access:90.4%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH5 5LW
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
RH5 5LW
Density:1627/km²
Average Age:42
Family Households:25.9%
Single Occupants:32.7%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH5 5LW
Council:Mole Valley
Ward:Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood
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
RH5 5LW
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: RH5 5LW vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH5 5LW from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH5 5LW (Mole Valley) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 25 miles (40.3 km). Heading from RH5 5LW to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 17° (North-North-East). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH5 5LW or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH5 5LW has a higher safety score of 5/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 11 incidents near RH5 5LW versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH5 5LW and SW1A 1AA?

RH5 5LW is governed by Mole Valley in the Capel, Leigh, Newdigate & Charlwood 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: RH5 5LW has 21.2% public green space coverage and 16.3% 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 RH5 5LW 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: RH5 5LW has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). RH5 5LW has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

How do schools compare between RH5 5LW and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH5 5LW 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 RH5 5LW and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH5 5LW has a population density of 1627 people/km² (average age: 42), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH5 5LW, 25.9% of households are couples with children and 32.7% 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 RH5 5LW vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH5 5LW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH5 5LW

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

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SW1A 1AA

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