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Official Location Intelligence Comparison

SW8 3EG vs M1 1AA

Direct side-by-side analysis comparing Wandsworth and Manchester using verified open government data.

Area A
Area B
164.4 miles (264.6 km) apart Bearing 329° (North-North-West)

Cross-regional comparison between London (Wandsworth) and North West (Manchester).

Verdict: SW8 3EG and M1 1AA are 164.4 miles (264.6 km) apart. M1 1AA holds a +1.4 overall score advantage. M1 1AA ranks significantly safer based on police crime records.

Geographic Context & Spatial Proximity

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SW8 3EGvsM1 1AA

Head-to-Head Scorecard

Direct comparison across essential quality-of-life, infrastructure and safety categories.

SW8 3EG(Wandsworth)
M1 1AA(Manchester)
Area A: Wandsworth

SW8 3EG

3.5/10 Overall
Wandsworth • Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Area B: Manchester

M1 1AA

4.9/10 Overall
Manchester • Local Ward
Overall Score Advantage: M1 1AA
SW8 3EG3.5/10
M1 1AA4.9/10
Safety & Crime Advantage: M1 1AA
SW8 3EG2/10 (High)
M1 1AA9.9/10 (Low)
Green Space Advantage: SW8 3EG
SW8 3EG21.4%
M1 1AA8.6%
Max Broadband
SW8 3EG100 Mbps
M1 1AA
Schools Rating Equal rating
SW8 3EG3/10
M1 1AA3/10
Transport Connectivity Advantage: SW8 3EG
SW8 3EG9/10
M1 1AA1/10

Safety & Recorded Crime

Police.uk Street Level
SW8 3EG
2/10
Level: High
Incidents: 20
M1 1AA
9.9/10
Level: Low
Incidents: 3
Primary Incident Types:
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Violence and sexual offences4
  • Burglary2
  • public-order1
  • violent-crime2

Environment & Nature

DEFRA & ONS Open Data
SW8 3EG
Green Space:21.4%
Tree Canopy:4.3%
Air Quality (AQI):19
Garden Access:47.8%
M1 1AA
Green Space:8.6%
Tree Canopy:2.2%
Air Quality (AQI):16
Garden Access:23.5%

Digital Connectivity

Ofcom Connected Nations
SW8 3EG
Max Download:100 Mbps
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard
M1 1AA
Max Download:
Avg Download:
Full Fibre:Standard

Demographics & Community

ONS Census 2021
SW8 3EG
Density:1877/km²
Average Age:32
Family Households:11.9%
Single Occupants:27.6%
M1 1AA
Density:1690/km²
Average Age:29
Family Households:5%
Single Occupants:37.9%

Local Council & Tax

VOA & Local Authorities
SW8 3EG
Council:Wandsworth
Ward:Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low
M1 1AA
Council:Manchester
Ward:Local Ward
Band D Tax:£2167.00
Flood Risk:Very Low

Schools & Education

Department for Education
SW8 3EG
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
M1 1AA
School Score:3/10
Nearby Schools:10
Primary / Secondary:— / —
Data Intelligence Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions: SW8 3EG vs M1 1AA

Comparative answers computed directly from official Police.uk, ONS Census, Ofcom, DfE and Environment Agency records.

How far is SW8 3EG from M1 1AA?

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW8 3EG (Wandsworth) and M1 1AA (Manchester) is approximately 164.4 miles (264.6 km). Heading from SW8 3EG to M1 1AA, the bearing is 329° (North-North-West). They span across different UK regions: London and North West.

Which area is safer: SW8 3EG or M1 1AA?

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: M1 1AA has a higher safety score of 9.9/10 (Low crime level) compared to SW8 3EG at 2/10 (High crime level). Recorded incident counts for the surrounding area show 20 incidents near SW8 3EG versus 3 incidents near M1 1AA.

What local councils and authorities govern SW8 3EG and M1 1AA?

SW8 3EG is governed by Wandsworth in the Shaftesbury & Queenstown electoral ward, located in London. M1 1AA is administered by Manchester in the Local Ward ward, located in North West. The benchmark annual Band D council tax liability is £2,167.00 in Wandsworth compared to £2,167.00 in Manchester.

Which area offers more green space and better air quality?

Environmental data highlights notable differences in open spaces and air quality: SW8 3EG has 21.4% public green space coverage and 4.3% tree canopy cover, whereas M1 1AA features 8.6% green space and 2.2% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 19 for SW8 3EG versus 16 for M1 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

Which postcode has faster broadband and internet speeds?

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: Speed measurements reflect active Ofcom network availability for each postcode.

How do schools compare between SW8 3EG and M1 1AA?

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW8 3EG achieves an education performance score of 3/10, compared to M1 1AA at 3/10. Within the standard catchment radius, there are 10 schools recorded near SW8 3EG and 10 schools near M1 1AA.

How do demographics and community profiles compare?

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW8 3EG has a population density of 1877 people/km² (average age: 32), whereas M1 1AA has 1690 people/km² (average age: 29). In SW8 3EG, 11.9% of households are couples with children and 27.6% are single occupants. In M1 1AA, 5% are couples with children and 37.9% are single occupants.

What are the flood risk ratings for SW8 3EG vs M1 1AA?

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW8 3EG at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while M1 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).

Full Area Report

SW8 3EG

Explore comprehensive street-level data, 10-year crime trends, school inspection tables, planning history, and broadband maps for Wandsworth.

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M1 1AA

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