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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

SM1 4LW vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
106.3 miles (171 km) apart Bearing 317° (North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Sutton) and West Midlands (Birmingham).

Verdict: SM1 4LW and B1 1AA are 106.3 miles (171 km) apart. SM1 4LW holds a +2.2 overall score advantage. SM1 4LW ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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SM1 4LWvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

SM1 4LW(Sutton)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Sutton

SM1 4LW

4.6/10 Overall
Sutton • Sutton Central
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: SM1 4LW
SM1 4LW4.6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: SM1 4LW
SM1 4LW5/10 (Moderate)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SM1 4LW
SM1 4LW12.1%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
SM1 4LW1000 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: SM1 4LW
SM1 4LW4/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
SM1 4LW1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
SM1 4LW
5/10
Level: Moderate
Incidents: 11
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Violence and sexual offences3
  • Burglary2
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
SM1 4LW
Green Space:12.1%
Tree Canopy:2%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:94.3%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
SM1 4LW
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
SM1 4LW
Density:1537/km²
Average Age:36
Family Households:28.3%
Single Occupants:31.8%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
SM1 4LW
Council:Sutton
Ward:Sutton Central
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
SM1 4LW
School Score:4/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: SM1 4LW vs B1 1AA

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

How far is SM1 4LW from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM1 4LW (Sutton) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 106.3 miles (171 km). Heading from SM1 4LW to B1 1AA, the bearing is 317° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: SM1 4LW or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SM1 4LW has a higher safety score of 5/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 11 incidents near SM1 4LW versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern SM1 4LW and B1 1AA?

SM1 4LW is governed by Sutton in the Sutton Central electoral ward, located in London. 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 Sutton 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: SM1 4LW has 12.1% public green space coverage and 2% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 17 for SM1 4LW 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 SM1 4LW and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM1 4LW achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM1 4LW 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 SM1 4LW vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM1 4LW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

SM1 4LW

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

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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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