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One report for any UK postcode, covering safety, schools, housing, broadband, transport, the environment and more. Every report is free and unlimited, with no account needed.

What a report covers

Every report is free, with no account needed. Each section names its source, and scored sections all use the same scale: how the area ranks against the rest of the country.

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  1. Safety

    Recorded crime by type, the six-month trend, and how the neighbourhood ranks nationally.

    Police.uk

  2. Schools

    The nearest schools and nurseries, their latest Ofsted grades and, where published, exam results.

    Department for Education, Ofsted

  3. Housing

    Recent sales, the average price, the mix of property types and how prices have moved.

    HM Land Registry

  4. Broadband and mobile

    The fastest broadband you can order, full fibre, and 4G and 5G coverage.

    Ofcom

  5. Transport

    Stations and bus stops within 3 km, and how far the nearest stations are.

    Department for Transport

  6. Environment

    Air quality, long-term flood risk, green space, and nearby storm overflows and landfill.

    Defra, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey

  7. People

    Population, age and household make-up from the Census, and the neighbourhood’s deprivation rank.

    ONS, Ministry of Housing

  8. Local life

    Food hygiene ratings nearby, everyday amenities, planning applications and your local council.

    Food Standards Agency, planning authorities

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What you can do with a report and what each needs
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