Property Search UK — Check Any Address Instantly

HouseCheckup covers 29 million properties in England and Wales with data from 70+ official UK government sources. Search any address for instant property intelligence — valuation, flood risk, EPC, crime, schools, planning, and more.

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What is a property search?

The term "property search" can mean different things depending on context. It is important to understand the distinction:

1. Searching for properties to buy

This is what most people think of first — browsing Rightmove, Zoopla, or OnTheMarket to find properties listed for sale. These portals show asking prices, photos, and agent details, but they do not provide risk analysis, historical data, or in-depth property intelligence.

2. Conveyancing searches (legal)

These are the formal searches your solicitor carries out after you have had an offer accepted. They include local authority searches, environmental searches, water and drainage searches, and more. They are legally required by mortgage lenders and typically cost £250 to £450.

3. Property data search (HouseCheckup)

HouseCheckup is a property intelligence platform that aggregates 70+ official data sources into a single, easy-to-understand report. Unlike conveyancing searches, our reports are instant and available before you make an offer — giving you early intelligence on potential risks and red flags. Unlike property portals, we provide in-depth data analysis, not just listings.

Types of property search compared

Understand what each type of property search provides, what it costs, and how long it takes.

Search typeWhat it coversCostTime
HouseCheckup property check70+ data sources covering valuation, risk, location, energy, planning, and investment — combined into a single report with a composite IQ ScoreFree (snapshot) / £24.99 (Complete)Instant
Conveyancing searchesFormal legal searches required by mortgage lenders — local authority, environmental, water & drainage, chancel repair. Conducted by your solicitor.£250–£4502–6 weeks
Property portal searchBrowsing properties for sale on Rightmove, Zoopla, or OnTheMarket. Shows listing details, photos, and asking prices — not property data or risk analysis.FreeInstant

What HouseCheckup searches

Our reports cover six key categories, drawing on 70+ official UK government data sources to give you a complete picture of any property.

Valuation

AVM valuation with confidence range, sold price history, local comparables, and price-per-square-foot analysis.

Environmental Risk

Flood zones, surface water risk, ground stability, subsidence, contamination, radon, coastal erosion, and climate projections.

Location & Safety

Street-level crime statistics, IMD deprivation data, noise mapping, air quality, and neighbourhood demographics.

Energy & Costs

EPC rating and breakdown, carbon footprint, estimated energy costs, council tax band, and True Monthly Cost calculator.

Planning & Heritage

Recent planning applications, Article 4 directions, conservation area status, listed building grade, and development pipeline.

Investment Potential

Rental yield estimates, 30-year price forecast, investment strategy scores, area growth potential, and demand indicators.

Search any of 29M+ UK properties

HouseCheckup covers every residential property in England and Wales, powered by the most comprehensive collection of official UK property data available.

29M+
Properties covered
70+
Official data sources
18
Scoring factors
£24.99
Complete report

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Frequently asked questions

When buying a property, your solicitor will carry out standard conveyancing searches: a local authority search, an environmental search, a water and drainage search, and possibly a chancel repair liability search. These cost £250 to £450 in total and can take 2 to 6 weeks. Before committing to this process, a HouseCheckup report (£24.99) gives you early intelligence on key risks — flood, contamination, ground stability, planning, and more — from 70+ official sources, so you can identify deal-breakers before spending on full legal searches.
Costs vary by type: a HouseCheckup property check is free for a basic snapshot or £24.99 for a Complete report. Standard conveyancing searches through a solicitor typically cost £250 to £450 for the full pack. Individual Land Registry documents cost £3 to £7 each. Property portal searches on Rightmove and Zoopla are free but only show listings, not property data or risk analysis.
A property search examines data about the property and its surroundings — ownership, planning history, flood risk, environmental hazards, crime statistics, and more. It is desk-based research using official records. A survey is a physical inspection of the property itself by a qualified surveyor, assessing structural condition, defects, and maintenance issues. You need both: searches tell you about the location and legal position, while a survey tells you about the physical condition of the building.
You can do much of the research yourself using tools like HouseCheckup, which aggregates 70+ official UK data sources into a single search. This covers flood risk, EPC data, crime statistics, school quality, ground stability, planning applications, broadband speeds, and more. However, the formal conveyancing searches required for a property purchase (local authority search, environmental search) must be conducted by or through your solicitor, as mortgage lenders require searches from approved providers.
A HouseCheckup property search returns instant results — you get data within seconds of searching an address. Formal conveyancing searches take longer: local authority searches can take 1 to 6 weeks depending on the council (some are much slower than others), while environmental, water, and drainage searches are usually returned within a few days. The full pack typically takes 2 to 4 weeks.