Area Research Tools
Research any UK area before buying or investing. All tools below are free, official government or regulator sources.
Crime Statistics
Search crime rates by postcode. Data from all UK police forces, updated monthly.
Source: Police.uk
Flood Risk Check
Check river, surface water, and reservoir flood risk for any address in England.
Source: Environment Agency
School Performance
Search schools by location. View Ofsted ratings, exam results, and pupil numbers.
Source: DfE / Ofsted
Council Tax Bands
Check the council tax band for any property in England and Wales.
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Broadband Coverage
Check superfast, ultrafast, and full fibre broadband availability at any address.
Source: Ofcom / ThinkBroadband
Planning Applications
Search planning applications submitted to your local council.
Source: Planning Portal
Energy Performance (EPC)
Look up the EPC rating and report for any property in England and Wales.
Source: MHCLG
Land Registry Title Search
Find out who owns a property and see the title plan. Costs £3 per title.
Source: HM Land Registry
Deprivation Index
Check how deprived an area is across income, employment, education, health, and crime.
Source: MHCLG
Transport Links
Plan journeys by train, bus, tram, and walking. Check commute times from any location.
Source: Traveline
Air Quality
Check air pollution levels and forecasts for any UK location.
Source: DEFRA
Mobile Coverage
Check 4G and 5G mobile coverage from all UK networks at any address.
Source: Ofcom
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