SW17 8BW vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW17 8BW (Wandsworth) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 4.7 miles (7.5 km). Heading from SW17 8BW to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 7° (North). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Wandsworth vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SW17 8BW 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 2 incidents near SW17 8BW versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW17 8BW is governed by Wandsworth in the South Balham 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 Wandsworth compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW17 8BW has 15.9% public green space coverage and 4.3% 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 SW17 8BW 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: SW17 8BW 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 SW17 8BW and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW17 8BW has a population density of 1558 people/km² (average age: 34), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SW17 8BW, 17.6% of households are couples with children and 26.7% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW17 8BW at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).