Property Research & Data
Data-driven rankings and analysis powered by HouseCheckup. Every statistic sourced from official UK government data sources including HM Land Registry, Environment Agency, Ofsted, Police UK, and Ofcom.
Cheapest Places to Live in the UK 2026
The cheapest places to live in the UK 2026: Shildon, Co. Durham tops the list at £62k. 20 towns + cheapest counties & regions, ranked on live HM Land Registry data.
Last updated: 28 June 2026
Best Commuter Towns for London 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
Best London commuter towns for 2026, ranked by peak train time, house price, school quality and crime. See where your budget goes furthest.
Last updated: 17 June 2026
Best Places to Raise a Family in the UK 2026 (Ranked)
The safest, best-value UK areas to raise a family in 2026 — ranked on crime, schools and green space. Check any postcode's score free.
Last updated: 17 June 2026
Top 20 Best Places to Retire in the UK 2026
The top 20 places to retire in the UK 2026, led by Llandudno & Christchurch. Ranked by healthcare, crime, tranquillity, affordability & transport from official data.
Last updated: 17 June 2026
Most Expensive Streets in the UK 2026: Where Millionaires Live
The 20 most expensive streets in the UK 2026 ranked by average sold price. From Kensington Palace Gardens to The Bishops Avenue. HM Land Registry data.
Last updated: 27 April 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Manchester 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
Top 15 commuter towns near Manchester 2026 ranked by price, journey time to Piccadilly, schools and lifestyle. From official UK data sources.
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Birmingham 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
Top 15 commuter towns near Birmingham 2026 ranked by price, journey time to New Street, schools and lifestyle. From official UK data sources.
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Cheapest UK Postcodes for First-Time Buyers 2026
The 20 cheapest UK postcode districts for first-time buyers 2026. Median price, 10% deposit, salary at 4.5x and FTB activity. HM Land Registry data.
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Safest UK Postcodes 2026: Crime-Data Rankings
The 20 safest UK postcode districts 2026 ranked by crimes per 1,000 residents. Police.UK + ONS data. Prices, offence types and methodology included.
Last updated: 17 June 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Leeds 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
Top 15 commuter towns near Leeds 2026 ranked by price, journey time to Leeds station, schools and lifestyle. From official UK data sources.
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Bristol 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
Top 14 commuter towns near Bristol 2026 ranked by price, journey to Temple Meads, schools and lifestyle. From official UK data sources.
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Glasgow 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
The best commuter towns outside Glasgow for 2026: Paisley & Rutherglen reach Central in 10 min from £155k. 14 towns ranked by price, journey time, schools & crime.
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Liverpool 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
Top 14 commuter towns near Liverpool 2026 ranked by price, journey to Lime Street, schools and lifestyle. From official UK data sources.
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Local Authority Search Cost by Council UK 2026
Local authority search cost by council, 2026: £74.50 (Manchester) to £312.05 (Croydon) for the same LLC1 + CON29 product. 14 English councils ranked — full table.
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Flood Insurance Premium by Zone UK 2026
Flood insurance premium ranges by Environment Agency flood zone and council tax band, 2026. Flood Re caps £147 (Bands A-B) to £1,077 (Band H).
Last updated: 6 May 2026
UK Crime Rate 2026: Statistics for England & Wales
UK crime rate 2026 explained: ONS Crime Survey vs police-recorded crime, the offence categories that dominate, and how the rate varies by region. Sourced from ONS & police.uk.
Last updated: 28 June 2026
Safest Places to Live in the UK 2026: Towns & Cities Ranked by Police Data
The safest places to live in the UK 2026, ranked by recorded crimes per 1,000 residents from police.uk. Winchester leads at 42.1/1,000. Methodology, as-of date and how to check the exact address.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the UK 2026 — Real Sold Prices, Not Asking
The cheapest places to buy a house in the UK 2026, ranked by registered sold prices from the ONS/HM Land Registry UK House Price Index — not asking prices. Burnley, Shildon and the North East lead. Methodology and as-of date included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Cheapest Areas to Live in London 2026: Boroughs Ranked by Rent & Sold Prices
The cheapest London boroughs 2026 ranked by average sold price and monthly rent. Barking & Dagenham, Croydon and Bexley lead on both. Sources and as-of dates included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Cheapest Places to Live in Wales 2026 — Ranked by Real Sold Prices
The cheapest places to live in Wales 2026, ranked by registered sold prices from the UK House Price Index. Blaenau Gwent (£137,891) leads. All 22 local authorities, sources and as-of date included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Best Places to Buy a House in the UK 2026 — Growth, Yield & Affordability Ranked
The best places to buy a house in the UK 2026, ranked on the three numbers that matter: house-price growth, rental yield and affordability. Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool and Glasgow lead. Sources and methodology included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Best Coastal Towns to Retire in the UK 2026 (Prices, Healthcare & Crime)
The best UK coastal towns to retire in 2026, ranked on price, healthcare access, crime and tranquillity. Llandudno, Christchurch and Sidmouth lead. Sources and as-of date included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Cheapest Counties to Live in the UK 2026 (Ranked by House Prices)
The cheapest counties to live in the UK 2026, ranked by average house price from the UK House Price Index. County Durham and the North East lead. Sources and as-of date included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Best Places to Live in the UK for Over 60s (2026) — Ranked by Data
The best places to live in the UK for the over 60s in 2026, ranked on affordability, safety, healthcare and amenity using UK House Price Index and police.uk data. Sources and as-of date included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Best Commuter Villages in the UK 2026 (Prices, Trains & Quality of Life)
The best commuter villages in the UK 2026 for a fast train, village life and value — Sandy, Ampthill, Kelvedon, Whittlesford and more, with prices, journey times and how to check the house.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Best Commuter Towns Near Edinburgh 2026: Prices, Journey Times & Quality of Life
The best commuter towns near Edinburgh 2026 ranked by price, train journey time to Waverley and quality of life. Musselburgh, Linlithgow, Livingston and more. Sources and as-of date included.
Last updated: 5 July 2026
Best Buy-to-Let Areas in the UK 2026: Gross Yields from Official Data
The best buy-to-let areas in the UK 2026 by computed gross yield: ONS rent data × HM Land Registry prices. Middlesbrough, Blackpool and Hull lead at 6.1–6.2%. Full method, caveats and how to check a specific street.
Last updated: 24 July 2026