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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH5 6AL vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
107.8 miles (173.5 km) apart Bearing 322° (North-West)

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

Verdict: RH5 6AL and B1 1AA are 107.8 miles (173.5 km) apart. RH5 6AL holds a +2.2 overall score advantage. RH5 6AL ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH5 6ALvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH5 6AL(Mole Valley)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Mole Valley

RH5 6AL

4.6/10 Overall
Mole Valley • Mickleham, Westcott & Okewood
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH5 6AL
RH5 6AL4.6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH5 6AL
RH5 6AL3/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH5 6AL
RH5 6AL46.8%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH5 6AL100 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH5 6AL
RH5 6AL9/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
RH5 6AL1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH5 6AL
3/10
Level: High
Incidents: 19
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Violence and sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH5 6AL
Green Space:46.8%
Tree Canopy:36.7%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:86.1%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH5 6AL
Max Download:100 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH5 6AL
Density:1889/km²
Average Age:41
Family Households:23.1%
Single Occupants:32.1%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH5 6AL
Council:Mole Valley
Ward:Mickleham, Westcott & Okewood
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
RH5 6AL
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH5 6AL vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH5 6AL from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH5 6AL (Mole Valley) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 107.8 miles (173.5 km). Heading from RH5 6AL to B1 1AA, the bearing is 322° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH5 6AL or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH5 6AL has a higher safety score of 3/10 (High crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 19 incidents near RH5 6AL versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH5 6AL and B1 1AA?

RH5 6AL is governed by Mole Valley in the Mickleham, Westcott & Okewood 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 Mole Valley 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: RH5 6AL has 46.8% public green space coverage and 36.7% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 14 for RH5 6AL versus 17 for B1 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 6AL and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH5 6AL achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH5 6AL 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 RH5 6AL vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH5 6AL at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH5 6AL

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

Full Area Report

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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