SM5 3BF vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM5 3BF (Sutton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 9.4 miles (15.1 km). Heading from SM5 3BF to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 5° (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: SM5 3BF has a higher safety score of 3/10 (High crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 16 incidents near SM5 3BF versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SM5 3BF 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: SM5 3BF has 17.2% public green space coverage and 3% 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 SM5 3BF versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SM5 3BF has maximum available download speeds of 100 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SM5 3BF has a speed advantage of +85 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM5 3BF achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM5 3BF and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SM5 3BF has a population density of 1618 people/km² (average age: 37), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SM5 3BF, 20.4% of households are couples with children and 36.4% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM5 3BF at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).