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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

SW17 9SZ vs M1 1AA

Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Wandsworth and Manchester using verified open government data.

Area A
Area B
167 miles (268.7 km) apart Bearing 329° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Wandsworth) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: SW17 9SZ and M1 1AA are 167 miles (268.7 km) apart. M1 1AA holds a +1.4 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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SW17 9SZvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

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

SW17 9SZ(Wandsworth)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Wandsworth

SW17 9SZ

3.5/10 Overall
Wandsworth • Furzedown
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: M1 1AA
SW17 9SZ3.5/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
SW17 9SZ2/10 (High)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: SW17 9SZ
SW17 9SZ19%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
SW17 9SZ
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Advantage: SW17 9SZ
SW17 9SZ9/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Equal rating
SW17 9SZ1/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
SW17 9SZ
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 24
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Violence and sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft3
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
SW17 9SZ
Green Space:19%
Tree Canopy:3.6%
Air Quality (AQI):18
Garden Access:88%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
SW17 9SZ
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
SW17 9SZ
Density:1653/km²
Average Age:33
Family Households:18.8%
Single Occupants:34.5%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
SW17 9SZ
Council:Wandsworth
Ward:Furzedown
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
M1 1AA
Council:Manchester
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
SW17 9SZ
School Score:9/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: SW17 9SZ vs M1 1AA

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

How far is SW17 9SZ from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW17 9SZ (Wandsworth) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 167 miles (268.7 km). Heading from SW17 9SZ to M1 1AA, the bearing is 329° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and North West.

Which area is safer: SW17 9SZ or M1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: M1 1AA has a higher safety score of 9.9/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW17 9SZ at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 24 incidents near SW17 9SZ versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern SW17 9SZ and M1 1AA?

SW17 9SZ is governed by Wandsworth in the Furzedown electoral ward, located in London. M1 1AA is administered by Manchester in the Local Ward ward, located in North West. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Wandsworth compared to £2,167.00 in Manchester.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW17 9SZ has 19% public green space coverage and 3.6% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 18 for SW17 9SZ versus 16 for M1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

How do schools compare between SW17 9SZ and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW17 9SZ achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SW17 9SZ and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW17 9SZ has a population density of 1653 people/km² (average age: 33), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In SW17 9SZ, 18.8% of households are couples with children and 34.5% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for SW17 9SZ vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW17 9SZ at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

SW17 9SZ

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M1 1AA

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