SM6 7LQ vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM6 7LQ (Sutton) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 9.1 miles (14.6 km). Heading from SM6 7LQ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 1° (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 7LQ 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 3 incidents near SM6 7LQ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SM6 7LQ 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 7LQ has 17.1% 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 SM6 7LQ versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SM6 7LQ has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SM6 7LQ has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM6 7LQ 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 SM6 7LQ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SM6 7LQ has a population density of 1611 people/km² (average age: 36), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SM6 7LQ, 38.2% of households are couples with children and 20% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM6 7LQ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).