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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

RH9 8HL vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
117.8 miles (189.5 km) apart Bearing 318° (North-West)

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

Verdict: RH9 8HL and B1 1AA are 117.8 miles (189.5 km) apart. RH9 8HL holds a +4.4 overall score advantage. RH9 8HL ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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RH9 8HLvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

RH9 8HL(Tandridge)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Tandridge

RH9 8HL

6.8/10 Overall
Tandridge • Godstone
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: RH9 8HL
RH9 8HL6.8/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: RH9 8HL
RH9 8HL9/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: RH9 8HL
RH9 8HL12.8%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
RH9 8HL100 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: RH9 8HL
RH9 8HL8/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: RH9 8HL
RH9 8HL9/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
RH9 8HL
9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 4
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences2
  • Criminal damage and arson1
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
RH9 8HL
Green Space:12.8%
Tree Canopy:12.5%
Air Quality (AQI):14
Garden Access:90.1%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
RH9 8HL
Max Download:100 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
RH9 8HL
Density:1526/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:31.8%
Single Occupants:22.9%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
RH9 8HL
Council:Tandridge
Ward:Godstone
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
RH9 8HL
School Score:8/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: RH9 8HL vs B1 1AA

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

How far is RH9 8HL from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between RH9 8HL (Tandridge) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 117.8 miles (189.5 km). Heading from RH9 8HL to B1 1AA, the bearing is 318° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: RH9 8HL or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: RH9 8HL has a higher safety score of 9/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 4 incidents near RH9 8HL versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern RH9 8HL and B1 1AA?

RH9 8HL is governed by Tandridge in the Godstone 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 Tandridge 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: RH9 8HL has 12.8% public green space coverage and 12.5% 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 RH9 8HL 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 RH9 8HL and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: RH9 8HL achieves an education performance score of 8/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near RH9 8HL 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 RH9 8HL vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess RH9 8HL at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

RH9 8HL

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B1 1AA

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