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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH6 9BG vs SW1A 1AA

Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Reigate and Banstead and Westminster using verified open government data.

Area A
Area B
22.8 miles (36.7 km) apart Bearing 2° (North)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Reigate and Banstead) and London (Westminster).

Verdict: RH6 9BG and SW1A 1AA are 22.8 miles (36.7 km) apart. RH6 9BG holds a +0.4 overall score advantage. RH6 9BG ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH6 9BGvsSW1A 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH6 9BG(Reigate and Banstead)
SW1A 1AA(Westminster)
Area A: Reigate and Banstead

RH6 9BG

5.4/10 Overall
Reigate and Banstead • Horley Central & South
Area B: Westminster

SW1A 1AA

5/10 Overall
Westminster • St James's
Overall Score Advantage: RH6 9BG
RH6 9BG5.4/10
SW1A 1AA5/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH6 9BG
RH6 9BG7/10 (Low)
SW1A 1AA1/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH6 9BG14.5%
SW1A 1AA28.1%
Max Broadband Advantage: RH6 9BG
RH6 9BG1000 Mbps
SW1A 1AA15 Mbps
Schools Rating Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH6 9BG4/10
SW1A 1AA9/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW1A 1AA
RH6 9BG1/10
SW1A 1AA10/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH6 9BG
7/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 8
SW1A 1AA
1/10
Level: High
Incidents: 383
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1
  • Theft from the person94
  • Other theft88
  • Violence and sexual offences53

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH6 9BG
Green Space:14.5%
Tree Canopy:10.6%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:96.7%
SW1A 1AA
Green Space:28.1%
Tree Canopy:9.3%
Air Quality (AQI):21
Garden Access:39.8%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH6 9BG
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
RH6 9BG
Density:1668/km²
Average Age:36
Family Households:38.4%
Single Occupants:18.4%
SW1A 1AA
Density:1465/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:8.4%
Single Occupants:51.7%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH6 9BG
Council:Reigate and Banstead
Ward:Horley Central & South
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
RH6 9BG
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: RH6 9BG vs SW1A 1AA

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

How far is RH6 9BG from SW1A 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH6 9BG (Reigate and Banstead) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 22.8 miles (36.7 km). Heading from RH6 9BG to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 2° (North). They span across different UK regions: South East and London.

Which area is safer: RH6 9BG or SW1A 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH6 9BG has a higher safety score of 7/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 8 incidents near RH6 9BG versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH6 9BG and SW1A 1AA?

RH6 9BG is governed by Reigate and Banstead in the Horley Central & South 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 Reigate and Banstead 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: RH6 9BG has 14.5% public green space coverage and 10.6% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 14 for RH6 9BG 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: RH6 9BG has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). RH6 9BG has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

How do schools compare between RH6 9BG and SW1A 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH6 9BG 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 RH6 9BG and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: RH6 9BG has a population density of 1668 people/km² (average age: 36), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In RH6 9BG, 38.4% of households are couples with children and 18.4% 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 RH6 9BG vs SW1A 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH6 9BG at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH6 9BG

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SW1A 1AA

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