CheckMyStreet: price research and the other property questions
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Quick answer
CheckMyStreet describes its service as UK property valuations and house-price data, using HM Land Registry, ONS, EPC and police records. Its public homepage says it values properties in England and Wales and shows street sales. HouseCheckup does not provide an automated valuation: its paid reports combine available official-source screening and property context, reviewed by a person. We verified CheckMyStreet's public description, but did not verify every interactive result, a paid tier or valuation accuracy.
| Feature | HouseCheckup | CheckMyStreet |
|---|---|---|
| Published focus | Available property screening records, checked by a person; sources and coverage vary by topic and UK nation | Property valuations and street house-price data |
| Valuation | No automated or formal valuation | Homepage advertises property valuations; accuracy not independently tested here |
| Price | Lite £9.99; Complete £24.99, one-off | Current paid pricing not verified from the public page inspected |
| Named sources | Named official-source records, with gaps identified | Homepage names HM Land Registry, ONS, EPC and police data |
| Area and property | Separates mapped area context from property records | Homepage describes street sales and estimates for England-and-Wales properties |
Our verdict
Use a price-research service when the question is what nearby homes sold for or how an estimate was formed. Use additional risk and property-record checks when the question concerns flood mapping, ground context, EPC or other available records. A favourable estimated price does not establish a building's condition. This comparison does not claim that CheckMyStreet lacks a feature simply because it was absent from the homepage we could read.
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£24.99 Complete, one-off. Available property records reviewed by a person and emailed with findings and gaps. Sources and location resolution vary by topic and nation.
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Check the name and the task first
“Check my street” can mean a brand, a search for recent sales or a request for neighbourhood information. CheckMyStreet currently describes itself in terms of valuations and house-price data. It should not be confused with StreetCheck or assumed to have the same ownership, subscription terms or contents. Start with the address or street you are researching and decide whether you need sale records, an estimate, area statistics or a broader property screen. Each answers a different question.
What we could verify from the public page
The homepage names HM Land Registry sold prices, ONS statistics, EPC records and police crime data and states an England-and-Wales valuation focus. Much of the product is interactive. This review did not validate a sample valuation, confirm a complete feature inventory or establish a paid price from that public description. We therefore do not label its estimates accurate or inaccurate, promise unlimited free access, or mark unobserved hazards as definitely absent. Check the service directly for its current access rules and the coverage of the property you enter.
Recorded sale prices and estimates are different evidence
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data records qualifying transactions; it is not an inspection of a home's condition today. A sold price may relate to a different property type, tenure or state of repair. An estimate adds a model or judgement on top of records. When comparing estimates, look for the sale dates, which homes were used and whether the property details are correct. An asking price is another separate number. None of these alone proves that a particular offer will be accepted or that a lender will adopt the same valuation.
Why the EPC and address match matter
A house number, flat identifier and postcode should identify the property you intend to research. Similar addresses can be confused, especially in converted buildings or newly created developments. An EPC describes the certificate and assessment associated with its record, rather than guaranteeing current condition or the accuracy of every derived price-per-area calculation. You can inspect the underlying record through the official certificate service. Correct a mismatched address or floor area before treating a resulting comparison as meaningful.
What a HouseCheckup report can establish
HouseCheckup combines the available official-source risk maps, property records and area context for a chosen address. A person reviews the report before it is emailed. A score using 6 factors is shown where sufficient data is available; missing checks are identified. Sold-price records are context, not a valuation. Planning designations are not a complete planning-application history. Ground and radon bands describe mapped areas rather than measurements of the building. Neither a postcode match nor a reassuring score proves that a property has no defects.
Our current purchase options are Lite £9.99 and Complete £24.99, paid once. We do not promise an automated valuation, title register, owner names, a contaminated-land liability opinion or a CON29M search. A physical survey and the legal searches requested by a solicitor serve different purposes. Check the illustrative sample and current offer and delivery terms before ordering.
Keep the next step tied to the unanswered question
If your main interest is sale prices per square metre, read the HouseMetric comparison. If you want area maps and subscriptions, see CrystalRoof's current offer. For the distinction between an inexpensive buyer report and a formal environmental search, use our Groundsure comparison. You may need more than one source, but you should not pay twice for the same record without knowing what extra interpretation or service is being supplied.
References
- CheckMyStreet public service description — CheckMyStreet
- Price Paid Data scope — HM Land Registry
- Find an energy certificate — GOV.UK
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£24.99 Complete brings available screening findings together for one property. Read the illustrative sample and coverage limits; official searches, valuation and inspection remain separate.
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£24.99 one-off · no subscription · Human-checked and emailed to you. See a sample report · Review report options and coverage