SW8 2JH vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW8 2JH (Lambeth) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 1.8 miles (3 km). Heading from SW8 2JH to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 346° (North-North-West). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Lambeth vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SW8 2JH has a higher safety score of 6/10 (Moderate crime level) compared to SW1A 1AA at 1/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 9 incidents near SW8 2JH versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW8 2JH is governed by Lambeth in the Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 Lambeth compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW8 2JH has 7.7% public green space coverage and 1.5% 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 SW8 2JH versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SW8 2JH has maximum available download speeds of 1000 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SW8 2JH has a speed advantage of +985 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW8 2JH achieves an education performance score of 4/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SW8 2JH and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW8 2JH has a population density of 1596 people/km² (average age: 35), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SW8 2JH, 13.9% of households are couples with children and 31.6% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW8 2JH at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).