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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

SM5 9FD vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
107.3 miles (172.7 km) apart Bearing 317° (North-West)

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

Verdict: SM5 9FD and B1 1AA are 107.3 miles (172.7 km) apart. SM5 9FD holds a +3.1 overall score advantage.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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SM5 9FDvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

SM5 9FD(Sutton)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Sutton

SM5 9FD

5.5/10 Overall
Sutton • Wallington North
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: SM5 9FD
SM5 9FD5.5/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Equal rating
SM5 9FD2/10 (High)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SM5 9FD
SM5 9FD19%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
SM5 9FD
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: SM5 9FD
SM5 9FD7/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SM5 9FD
SM5 9FD9/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
SM5 9FD
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 28
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Shoplifting6
  • Violence and sexual offences6
  • Public order5
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
SM5 9FD
Green Space:19%
Tree Canopy:3.7%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:88%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
SM5 9FD
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
SM5 9FD
Density:2209/km²
Average Age:37
Family Households:29.3%
Single Occupants:29.2%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
SM5 9FD
Council:Sutton
Ward:Wallington North
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
SM5 9FD
School Score:7/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: SM5 9FD vs B1 1AA

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

How far is SM5 9FD from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM5 9FD (Sutton) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 107.3 miles (172.7 km). Heading from SM5 9FD to B1 1AA, the bearing is 317° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: SM5 9FD or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: Both areas share an identical safety score of 2/10. Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 28 incidents near SM5 9FD versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern SM5 9FD and B1 1AA?

SM5 9FD is governed by Sutton in the Wallington North 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: SM5 9FD has 19% public green space coverage and 3.7% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 16 for SM5 9FD versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between SM5 9FD and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM5 9FD achieves an education performance score of 7/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM5 9FD 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 SM5 9FD vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM5 9FD at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

SM5 9FD

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

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