SW8 2JJ vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW8 2JJ (Lambeth) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 1.9 miles (3 km). Heading from SW8 2JJ to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 347° (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 2JJ 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 22 incidents near SW8 2JJ versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW8 2JJ 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 2JJ has 16.2% 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 19 for SW8 2JJ versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

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

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW8 2JJ achieves an education performance score of 3/10, compared to SW1A 1AA at 9/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SW8 2JJ and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

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