SM6 0AS vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM6 0AS (Sutton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km). Heading from SM6 0AS 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: SM6 0AS has a higher safety score of 2/10 (High crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 28 incidents near SM6 0AS versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SM6 0AS is governed by Sutton in the Wallington North 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: SM6 0AS has 19% public green space coverage and 3.7% 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 SM6 0AS versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SM6 0AS has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SM6 0AS has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM6 0AS achieves an education performance score of 7/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM6 0AS and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SM6 0AS has a population density of 2209 people/km² (average age: 37), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SM6 0AS, 29.3% of households are couples with children and 29.2% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM6 0AS at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).