What is the UK Property Lookup tool?
UK Property Lookup for Landlords
UK Property Lookup
The August UK Property Lookup turns a postcode into practical context for buyers, landlords and agents. Enter a postcode, click Find, and use the live map to explore the area with crime and noise overlays. The left panel summarises local authority, ward, constituency, region, country and lat/long, and gives fast access to the checks that actually move deals forward: broadband/mobile coverage, conservation areas, council licensing, EPCs, flood risk, Ofsted, refuse days, directions and nearby amenities. When you are done, push the insights into August to model yield and cashflow or to set up the property for management.
What you can do on this page
Centre the map by postcode (or Use my location) and switch between OSM / Esri views.
See Status and Coverage for the data sources loaded.
Capture the administrative context - local authority, ward and parliamentary areas. These are vital for planning and licensing.
Open one-click checks for:
Broadband/Mobile - confirm fibre availability and likely indoor coverage.
Conservation areas - note design/alteration constraints.
Council licensing - HMO or selective/additional licensing by area.
EPC search - rating and recommendations for running-costs and compliance.
Flood risk - river/sea and surface water indicators to price insurance and resilience.
Ofsted search - school quality signals that influence demand and voids.
Refuse collection days - useful for tenant guides and move-in packs.
Directions - generate travel times for viewings and commuter appeal.
Check nearby amenities with a click:
GPs, schools, stations, supermarkets plotted around the chosen point.
Toggle Map overlays:
Crime - gauge relative incident density by neighbourhood.
Noise - proximity to roads/rail/flight paths or commercial sources.
Click Reset overlays to return to a clean map.
How to read the results and what to do next
1) Fit to strategy
Does the postcode match your target tenant or buyer profile? Combine amenities, stations and Ofsted signals to judge demand.
2) Compliance risk
Use Council licensing and conservation areas links first. If an HMO is in scope, check whether the ward falls in an additional/selective scheme. Record licence terms and fees in August by uploading these into our Documents feature.
3) Running costs
Open EPC search and note the rating and cheap wins (loft insulation, draught-proofing). Pair with Flood risk. High exposure can raise premiums and voids.
4) Connectivity
Confirm Broadband/Mobile availability. Poor connectivity depresses renewal rates. If it is marginal, plan an upgrade and budget it in Cashflow.
5) Operations
Refuse collection days and Directions feed straight into tenant welcome packs and contractor scheduling. Save them in August to avoid “what day is the bin?” questions later.
Worked example
You search SW1A 2AA and map the area:
Authority & ward confirm which licensing rules apply. No additional/selective licensing today.
EPC search suggests most comparable flats are C/D with inexpensive C→B measures (LEDs, TRVs).
Stations & supermarkets show <10 minutes’ walk is likely to mean stronger tenant appeal.
Crime overlay is higher than suburban averages. Plan enhanced security for the property and budget it.
How to use this page
Enter a postcode and click Find (or Use my location).
Review the Area info (authority, ward, constituency, region, country, lat/lon).
Open the relevant Quick links for licensing, EPC and flood; add notes.
Check Nearby GPs, schools, stations, supermarkets to judge demand.
Toggle Crime and Noise overlays; screenshot key views if needed.
Disclaimer
The UK Property Lookup tool is provided by August for general information and research purposes only. While we use trusted open data sources such as GOV.UK, Ofcom, Defra, and OpenStreetMap, we cannot guarantee that all information shown is complete, up to date, or accurate for every postcode.
The tool should not be relied on as a substitute for official searches, surveys, or professional advice. Postcode lookups are approximate and results may not reflect the details of a specific property.
If you are a landlord, homebuyer, or tenant, you should always confirm details such as property licensing, planning, flood risk, conservation status, and compliance requirements directly with your local authority or other official bodies.
August accepts no liability for decisions made based on information provided by this tool.
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