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Official and public data sources, with coverage and gaps explained for the address you are considering.
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Stop spending weeks gathering information from dozens of different sources. HouseCheckup brings the available findings into one report.
Checks from Official Sources
HM Land Registry, Environment Agency, EPC Register, police.uk, the British Geological Survey and other public sources, with coverage stated.
One Composite IQ Score
Our proprietary 0-100 score combines 6 factors: flood, crime, coal mining, subsidence, radon and EPC. Missing checks are excluded; the score is withheld if too little data is available.
Downloadable PDF Report
A report of available property risks and area context, with source explanations, coverage gaps and questions to investigate.
What's in the report
A full PDF report bringing together available property risks, price history and neighbourhood context. The report explains which records support each finding and what still needs checking.
Price History
HM Land Registry street and postcode transactions, plus local UK House Price Index context where available
Energy & Carbon
Matched EPC band, potential improvements, estimated energy costs and carbon emissions where a certificate is available
Flood & Climate Risk
Flood maps and recorded extents, with available future surface-water flood scenarios and coastal erosion data; coverage varies by nation
Ground & Environmental
BGS area hazard bands, radon potential, coal-mining screening, landslides, noise and modelled air quality
Crime & Safety
Published police.uk crime categories and monthly history in England and Wales, with missing months explained
Schools & Healthcare
Schools with available inspection information, OpenStreetMap amenities such as GPs and pharmacies, and census health context
Local Transport
Nearby rail stations and public transport stops with distances, where the source has records
Demographics
Neighbourhood deprivation and available census data, with different sources for each nation
Planning & Heritage
Published planning designations, conservation areas, listed buildings and major projects; local publication varies
Lifestyle & Amenities
Nearby mapped amenities, walkability context and food hygiene ratings where records are available
Rental & Market Context
Indicative gross rental yield from area rents and price data, plus local house-price trends where available
How HouseCheckup works
From search to full report in three simple steps.
Search any address
Enter an address in England, Wales and Scotland. Coverage varies by nation and source.
See the IQ Score
See an initial area risk screen where enough data is available, with the checks and coverage behind the score.
Get the full report
Unlock the full report — sold-price history, comparable sales, red flags and detailed analysis, human-checked and emailed to you. From just £9.99.
See the checks behind the score
The HouseCheckup Score considers 6 risk and energy factors in a single 0–100 rating when enough data is available. It is a starting point for further checks. This example is illustrative.
Built for everyone in property
Whether you're buying your first home, expanding your portfolio, or running a property business.
Home Buyers
Research any property before making an offer. Understand flood risk, crime, schools, and hidden issues.
Investors
Review price history, local market trends and indicative area rental yields where the data is available.
Agents & Brokers
Bring together available property risk and area records to inform questions for your clients.
Conveyancers
Review public flood, ground, heritage and planning-designation records alongside the formal searches your work requires.
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