How HouseCheckup works
From search to full report in four simple steps. Powered by 70+ official UK data sources and our proprietary scoring algorithm.
Search any UK address
Enter a postcode, street name, or full address. We cover all 29 million residential properties in England and Wales using HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey data.
- Postcode, street, or full address lookup
- Powered by OS Places API
- 29M+ residential properties covered
- Instant results as you type
Get the HouseCheckup Score
Our proprietary algorithm analyses 18 weighted factors across 70+ official data sources to produce a single composite score from 0 to 100. Higher is better.
- 18 weighted factors in one score
- Flood, EPC, crime, schools, transport
- Environment, broadband, planning
- Investment potential and lifestyle
Review Red Flags
Instant plain-English warnings about material issues that could affect value, safety, or liveability. No jargon, no hidden surprises.
- Flood zone 2 or 3 warnings
- Ground instability or subsidence risk
- Contaminated land or landfill nearby
- Coal mining, radon, COMAH hazards
- Short lease or high ground rent
- Conservation area restrictions
Download the full report
An 18-page PDF report covering every aspect of the property. From AVM valuation and flood risk to investment strategies and 30-year price forecasts.
- Executive Summary with Red Flags
- AVM valuation with confidence range
- Flood, climate, and environmental risk
- Crime, schools, transport, broadband
- True Monthly Cost calculator
- Investment strategies and forecasts
- Solicitor-ready material information
- Downloadable, shareable PDF
18 factors, one score
The HouseCheckup Score is a weighted composite of 18 data-driven factors. Each factor is normalised to a 0-100 scale using national percentile ranks.
Flood Risk
EA flood zones, surface water, reservoir and coastal flood risk
EPC Rating
Energy efficiency band, environmental impact, and fuel costs
Crime
Street-level crime rates, IMD crime domain, road collisions
Schools
Ofsted ratings, proximity, and pupil performance of nearest schools
Transport
Distance to stations and bus stops, journey time connectivity
Broadband
Download/upload speeds, FTTP availability, mobile coverage
Ground Stability
Shrink-swell clay, subsidence, landslide, and dissolution risk
Air Quality
NO2, PM2.5, PM10 levels relative to WHO guidelines
Noise
Road, rail, and aircraft noise mapped at property location
Contamination
Landfill proximity, pollution incidents, contaminated land
Planning
Recent applications, Article 4, conservation area status
Heritage
Listed building grade, scheduled monument, heritage at risk
Healthcare
GP surgery proximity, CQC rating, pharmacy access
Greenspace
Parks, nature reserves, and recreational land within 1km
Deprivation
IMD overall rank and 7 domain scores for the local area
Coal Mining
Mining legacy, shaft proximity, and subsidence claims
Radon
Estimated radon levels and percentage above action level
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline management plan projections to 2100
Weights sum to 100%. Factors with critical values (e.g., Flood Zone 3) apply score penalties beyond normal weighting.
Red Flags detection
Our system automatically identifies material issues that could affect value, safety, insurability, or mortgage eligibility. Plain English, no jargon.
Flood Zone 2/3
Insurance premiums, mortgage restrictions, resale difficulty
Ground instability
Subsidence risk, structural damage, specialist insurance needed
Contaminated land nearby
Health risk, remediation costs, mortgage lender concern
Coal mining legacy
Shaft proximity, subsidence claims history, Coal Authority search
Short lease (<80 years)
Lease extension costs, mortgage refusal, diminishing asset
High radon levels
Health risk, remediation cost, disclosure obligation
COMAH site proximity
Major accident hazard, consultation zone restrictions
Conservation area
Planning restrictions, permitted development removal, material costs
EPC rating F/G
MEES compliance, letting restrictions, upgrade costs
High crime area
Insurance premiums, personal safety, property value impact
18-page PDF report
Every report includes detailed analysis across property valuation, risk assessment, lifestyle factors, and investment intelligence.
Choose your level of detail
Free snapshot for a quick check. Complete for homebuyers. Investor Pro for serious analysis.
Snapshot
Free
Quick overview with IQ Score
- IQ Score (number only)
- Last sold price
- EPC band
- Flood zone (yes/no)
- Council tax band
- Basic crime summary
- 3 nearest schools
- Broadband speed
Complete
£14.99
Full report for homebuyers
- Everything in Snapshot, unlocked
- AVM valuation + confidence range
- Red Flags summary
- True Monthly Cost
- Full flood & climate risk
- 18-page PDF download
- Solicitor preview
- Carbon footprint
Investor Pro
£39.99
Investment analysis + forecasts
- Everything in Complete
- 30-year price forecast (3 scenarios)
- 5 investment strategy scores
- Rental yield + demand
- Area growth potential
- Material information pack
- Population projections to 2045
Our methodology
Transparent, auditable, and grounded in official data. Here is how we calculate valuations, scores, and forecasts.
Automated Valuation Model (AVM)
Our AVM uses comparable sales from HM Land Registry, adjusting for property type, size, condition, EPC rating, and local market trends. We calculate a central estimate with 90% confidence interval, validated against actual transaction prices.
IQ Score Methodology
Each of the 18 factors is normalised to a 0-100 scale using national percentile ranks. Weights are based on published research on property value determinants and buyer priorities. The composite score is a weighted average, with penalties applied for critical red flags.
Data Freshness
We check source APIs daily and pull updates as soon as new data is published. Price data updates monthly (HM Land Registry), crime is monthly (police.uk), EPC is continuous, flood risk is variable (Environment Agency), and planning applications are weekly.
30-Year Forecast Model
Our forecast engine uses a Monte Carlo simulation with inputs from UKHPI trends, ONS population projections, affordability ratios, new supply pipeline, and Bank of England base rate expectations. We generate base, bull, and bear scenarios with confidence intervals.
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