SM1 4LX vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM1 4LX (Sutton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 9.7 miles (15.6 km). Heading from SM1 4LX to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 10° (North). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Sutton vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SM1 4LX 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 7 incidents near SM1 4LX versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SM1 4LX is governed by Sutton in the Carshalton Central 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 Sutton compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SM1 4LX has 12.1% public green space coverage and 1.8% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 17 for SM1 4LX versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SM1 4LX has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SM1 4LX has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM1 4LX 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 SM1 4LX and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SM1 4LX has a population density of 1778 people/km² (average age: 36), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SM1 4LX, 31.1% of households are couples with children and 33.6% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM1 4LX at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).