SW8 3EG vs SW1A 1AA

The straight-line geodesic distance between SW8 3EG (Wandsworth) and SW1A 1AA (Westminster) is approximately 1.9 miles (3 km). Heading from SW8 3EG to SW1A 1AA, the bearing is 3° (North). Both postcodes belong to the London region, governed by different local authorities (Wandsworth vs Westminster).

Based on official street-level records from Police.uk: SW8 3EG 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 20 incidents near SW8 3EG versus 383 incidents near SW1A 1AA.

SW8 3EG is governed by Wandsworth in the Shaftesbury & Queenstown 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 Wandsworth compared to £2,167.00 in Westminster.

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 SW1A 1AA features 28.1% green space and 9.3% tree canopy. The local Air Quality Index (AQI) is 19 for SW8 3EG versus 21 for SW1A 1AA (lower values indicate cleaner atmospheric readings).

According to Ofcom Connected Nations data: SW8 3EG has maximum available download speeds of 100 Mbps (average: N/A), while SW1A 1AA offers up to 15 Mbps (average: N/A). SW8 3EG has a speed advantage of +85 Mbps for peak downloads.

Department for Education and Ofsted data indicates: SW8 3EG 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 3EG and 10 schools near SW1A 1AA.

ONS Census records show distinct demographic profiles: SW8 3EG has a population density of 1877 people/km² (average age: 32), whereas SW1A 1AA has 1465 people/km² (average age: 37). In SW8 3EG, 11.9% of households are couples with children and 27.6% are single occupants. In SW1A 1AA, 8.4% are couples with children and 51.7% are single occupants.

Environment Agency flood maps assess SW8 3EG at 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings), while SW1A 1AA is classified as 'Very Low' risk (with no active warnings).