Methodology
Sources, update schedules and limitations.
A credible report shows where every signal came from—and where the evidence stops.
| Source | Used for | Update pattern | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM Land Registry ↗ | Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index | Monthly / source dependent | England and Wales sale records; local market context varies by nation. |
| Police.uk ↗ | Approximate street-level recorded crime | Monthly | Counts are not population-adjusted safety scores; published locations are anonymised. |
| Environment Agency ↗ | Flood warnings and long-term checker routes | Warnings refresh frequently | Live warnings do not replace an address-specific long-term flood assessment. |
| Planning Data ↗ | National planning and environmental designations | Dataset dependent | Coverage varies. No returned item does not prove there is no constraint. |
| OpenStreetMap ↗ | Nearby schools and amenities | Community maintained | Presence, classification and completeness vary by area. |
| Ofcom ↗ | Official address-level broadband checker | Provider submissions / periodic | Availability must be checked for the exact premises. |
Price Paid Data attribution
This service uses HM Land Registry Price Paid Data under the Open Government Licence. Price Paid Data contains address information derived from third-party address products; it is displayed here only for residential property-price information.
How automated reports work
The report queries each source independently. A temporary source failure does not become a zero or a favourable result—it is shown as unavailable. User-entered asking price, property type, bedroom count and EPC rating are labelled separately from official records.
Professional checks still matter
Always use the relevant official checker and qualified professionals before making a purchase, tenancy or financial decision. Local Area Check is an initial research tool, not due diligence.