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SM7 1ES vs B1 1AA

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

Area A
Area B
107.5 miles (173 km) apart Bearing 319° (North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between South East (Reigate and Banstead) and West Midlands (Birmingham).

Verdict: SM7 1ES and B1 1AA are 107.5 miles (173 km) apart. SM7 1ES holds a +3.6 overall score advantage. SM7 1ES ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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SM7 1ESvsB1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

SM7 1ES(Reigate and Banstead)
B1 1AA(Birmingham)
Area A: Reigate and Banstead

SM7 1ES

6/10 Overall
Reigate and Banstead • Nork
Area B: Birmingham

B1 1AA

2.4/10 Overall
Birmingham • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: SM7 1ES
SM7 1ES6/10
B1 1AA2.4/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: SM7 1ES
SM7 1ES10/10 (Low)
B1 1AA2/10 (High)
Green Space Advantage: SM7 1ES
SM7 1ES22.5%
B1 1AA7.4%
Max Broadband
SM7 1ES1000 Mbps
B1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: SM7 1ES
SM7 1ES2/10
B1 1AA1/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
SM7 1ES1/10
B1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
SM7 1ES
10/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
B1 1AA
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 23
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences3
  • Criminal damage and arson9
  • Violence and sexual offences5
  • Other theft3

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
SM7 1ES
Green Space:22.5%
Tree Canopy:10.4%
Air Quality (AQI):15
Garden Access:93.8%
B1 1AA
Green Space:7.4%
Tree Canopy:1.9%
Air Quality (AQI):17
Garden Access:2.4%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
SM7 1ES
Max Download:1000 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Available
B1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
SM7 1ES
Density:1968/km²
Average Age:40
Family Households:37.5%
Single Occupants:21.3%
B1 1AA
Density:
Average Age:
Family Households:
Single Occupants:

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
SM7 1ES
Council:Reigate and Banstead
Ward:Nork
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
SM7 1ES
School Score:2/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
B1 1AA
School Score:1/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: SM7 1ES vs B1 1AA

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

How far is SM7 1ES from B1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between SM7 1ES (Reigate and Banstead) and B1 1AA (Birmingham) is approximately 107.5 miles (173 km). Heading from SM7 1ES to B1 1AA, the bearing is 319° (North-West). They span across different UK regions: South East and West Midlands.

Which area is safer: SM7 1ES or B1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SM7 1ES 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 SM7 1ES versus 23 incidents near B1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern SM7 1ES and B1 1AA?

SM7 1ES is governed by Reigate and Banstead in the Nork electoral ward, located in South East. 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 Reigate and Banstead 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: SM7 1ES has 22.5% public green space coverage and 10.4% tree canopy cover, whereas B1 1AA features 7.4% green space and 1.9% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 15 for SM7 1ES versus 17 for B1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

Which postcode has faster broadband and internet speeds?

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.

How do schools compare between SM7 1ES and B1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SM7 1ES achieves an education performance score of 2/10, compared to B1 1AA at 1/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SM7 1ES 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 SM7 1ES vs B1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess SM7 1ES at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while B1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

SM7 1ES

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Reigate and Banstead.

Full Area Report

B1 1AA

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Birmingham.

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