SM2 6HX vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM2 6HX (Sutton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 10.9 miles (17.6 km). Heading from SM2 6HX to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 14° (North-North-East). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Sutton vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SM2 6HX 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 SM2 6HX versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SM2 6HX is governed by Sutton in the Belmont 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: SM2 6HX has 30.2% public green space coverage and 10.1% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 16 for SM2 6HX versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SM2 6HX has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SM2 6HX has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM2 6HX achieves an education performance score of 10/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM2 6HX and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SM2 6HX has a population density of 1718 people/km² (average age: 40), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SM2 6HX, 40% of households are couples with children and 21.7% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM2 6HX at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).