Postcode comparison
Comparing local data between SW1A 1AA and SW1A 1AA, side by side.
SW1A 1AA
Westminster
SW1A 1AA
Westminster
How to read this comparison
Scores are on a 0–10 scale and summarise official open data for each postcode. A dash (—) means we do not yet hold enough data for that measure, not that the area scores zero. Look at the underlying reports for the detail behind each number.
Affluence
Based on the English Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) decile: 10 means the area is among the least deprived in England, 1 among the most deprived.
Schools
Summarises inspection outcomes and performance data for nearby schools from the Department for Education. Open the full report to see the individual schools behind the score.
Safety scores
Safety is derived from Police.uk recorded crime for the surrounding area, ranked against the national distribution. City and town centres often score lower because recorded incidents concentrate where people gather, not only where they live.
Broadband
Broadband shows the maximum download speed reported for the postcode in Ofcom coverage data. Check with providers for live availability at a specific address.