SW16 5RW vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW16 5RW (Lambeth) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 5.6 miles (9 km). Heading from SW16 5RW to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 355° (North). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Lambeth vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SW16 5RW has a higher safety score of 3/10 (High crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 18 incidents near SW16 5RW versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW16 5RW is governed by Lambeth in the Streatham St Leonard's 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 Lambeth compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW16 5RW has 20.8% public green space coverage and 5.9% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 18 for SW16 5RW versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

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

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW16 5RW 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 SW16 5RW and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW16 5RW has a population density of 1653 people/km² (average age: 35), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SW16 5RW, 17% of households are couples with children and 35.2% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW16 5RW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).