SW1X 8AR vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW1X 8AR (Westminster) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 0.6 miles (0.9 km). Heading from SW1X 8AR to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 57° (East-North-East). Both postcodes are situated within the same local authority (Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SW1X 8AR has a higher safety score of 7/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 8 incidents near SW1X 8AR versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW1X 8AR is governed by Westminster in the Knightsbridge & Belgravia 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 Westminster compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW1X 8AR has 38.1% public green space coverage and 12.2% tree canopy cover, whereas SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 19 for SW1X 8AR versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SW1X 8AR has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SW1X 8AR has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW1X 8AR 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 SW1X 8AR and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW1X 8AR at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).