SE25 5QA vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SE25 5QA (Croydon) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 8 miles (12.9 km). Heading from SE25 5QA to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 344° (North-North-West). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Croydon vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SE25 5QA has a higher safety score of 4/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 14 incidents near SE25 5QA versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SE25 5QA is governed by Croydon in the Selhurst electoral ward, located in London. 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 Croydon compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SE25 5QA has 11.2% public green space coverage and 2.1% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 18 for SE25 5QA versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SE25 5QA achieves an education performance score of 7/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SE25 5QA and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SE25 5QA has a population density of 2008 people/km² (average age: 33), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SE25 5QA, 21% of households are couples with children and 36.2% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SE25 5QA at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).