SW17 9BF vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW17 9BF (Wandsworth) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 5.4 miles (8.7 km). Heading from SW17 9BF to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 8° (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 9BF has a higher safety score of 2/10 (High crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 24 incidents near SW17 9BF versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW17 9BF is governed by Wandsworth in the Furzedown 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 9BF has 19% public green space coverage and 3.6% 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 9BF 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 9BF achieves an education performance score of 9/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SW17 9BF and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW17 9BF has a population density of 1653 people/km² (average age: 33), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SW17 9BF, 18.8% of households are couples with children and 34.5% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW17 9BF at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).