SM6 9RF vs B1 1AA
Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Sutton and Birmingham using verified open government data.
Cross-regional comparison between London (Sutton) and West Midlands (Birmingham).
Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity
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Direct comparison across essential quality-of-life, infrastructure and safety categories.
SM6 9RF
B1 1AA
Safety & Recorded Crime
- Violence and sexual offences2
- Drugs1
- Criminal damage and arson9
- Violence and sexual offences5
- Other theft3
Environment & Nature
Digital Connectivity
Demographics & Community
Local Council & Tax
Schools & Education
Frequently Asked Questions: SM6 9RF vs B1 1AA
Comparative answers computed directly from official Police.uk, ONS Census, Ofcom, DfE and Environment Agency records.
Geography & DistanceHow far is SM6 9RF from B1 1AA?
The straight-line geodesic distance between SM6 9RF (Sutton) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 108 miles (173.8 km). Heading from SM6 9RF to B1 1AA, the bearing is 317° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and West Midlands.
Safety & CrimeWhich area is safer: SM6 9RF or B1 1AA?
Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SM6 9RF has a higher safety score of 10/10 (Low crime level) compared to B1 1AA at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 3 incidents near SM6 9RF versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.
Local GovernanceWhat local councils and authorities govern SM6 9RF and B1 1AA?
SM6 9RF is governed by Sutton in the South Beddington & Roundshaw 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.
Environment & NatureWhich area offers more green space and better air quality?
Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SM6 9RF has 21.4% public green space coverage and 1.9% 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 SM6 9RF versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).
Connectivity & TechWhich postcode has faster broadband and internet speeds?
According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.
Education & SchoolsHow do schools compare between SM6 9RF and B1 1AA?
Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM6 9RF achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM6 9RF and 10 schools near B1 1AA.
Demographics & CommunityHow do demographics and community profiles compare?
ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles:
Flood & Climate RiskWhat are the flood risk ratings for SM6 9RF vs B1 1AA?
Environment Agency flood maps assess SM6 9RF at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).
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