SM5 4BX vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM5 4BX (Sutton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 11.3 miles (18.1 km). Heading from SM5 4BX to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 3° (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 4BX has a higher safety score of 10/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 2 incidents near SM5 4BX versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SM5 4BX is governed by Sutton in the Carshalton South & Clockhouse 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 4BX has 17.8% public green space coverage and 7.4% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 15 for SM5 4BX versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SM5 4BX has maximum available download speeds of 15 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). Both locations offer comparable maximum download bandwidth.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM5 4BX achieves an education performance score of 3/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM5 4BX and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SM5 4BX has a population density of 1966 people/km² (average age: 39), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SM5 4BX, 41% of households are couples with children and 19% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM5 4BX at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).