Know the flood & environmental risks before you buy
The Property Search turns official open data into a clear, plain-English report for any home in England — flood risk, ground conditions, designations, value and more. A fast, low-cost first look, long before you spend on surveys and searches.
Built on official open data
One report. Every check that matters.
We query every relevant open dataset for the address and explain each result in plain English — with a clear rating so you can see at a glance what needs a closer look.
Flood risk
Every openly published flood source, checked and rated.Flood risk screening
Every open flood source in one instant report, with a clear overall rating.
Learn moreRiver & sea flood risk (Flood Zones)
Statutory Flood Zones 1–3 — the planning system’s starting point for river and tidal risk.
Learn moreSurface water (pluvial) flood risk
Rainfall running overland — the most common flood source, often far from any river.
Learn moreReservoir flood risk
The residual ‘what-if’ risk from a large reservoir failing — strictly regulated.
Learn moreGroundwater flooding & source protection
A rising water table reaching the surface — flagged honestly, since no free map exists.
Learn moreFlood risk with climate change
How the floodplain is modelled to grow with wetter winters and rising seas.
Learn moreHistoric & recorded flooding
Real floods that have happened nearby — observed events, not models.
Learn moreDefences, main rivers & warning areas
Main rivers, warning areas and defences around the site — and free EA alerts.
Learn moreGround & environment
Geology, radon, contamination and statutory designations.Geology & ground stability
Bedrock, superficial deposits and shrink–swell (subsidence) potential from BGS data.
Learn moreRadon potential
The natural ground gas, banded 1–6 — and whether measures are needed.
Learn moreCoal mining legacy
Whether the property sits on the defined coalfield — and if a mining check is needed.
Learn moreContaminated land & historic landfill
Historic landfill and any recorded contamination near the property, from open data.
Learn moreEnvironmental & heritage designations
SSSIs and their Impact Risk Zones, listed buildings and nature sites near the property.
Learn morePlanning designations
Conservation Area, Green Belt, AONB, TPO and more — what restricts change here.
Learn moreProperty context
Value, neighbourhood, amenities, utilities and energy.Property value & house prices
An indexed value estimate plus recent sold prices in the same postcode.
Learn moreNeighbourhood & crime
Recent recorded crime nearby, by category — the character of the area.
Learn moreLocal amenities & connectivity
Distances to the nearest station, GP, school, shop and green space.
Learn moreUtilities & service providers
Water, sewerage, electricity and gas network operators for the address.
Learn moreEnergy performance (EPC)
The A–G efficiency rating, running costs and improvement potential.
Learn moreFrom your plot to a clear report
Draw your plot
Search your postcode and draw around the property on our map. We screen the plot you draw, not a postcode centroid.
We screen the open data
Every flood source, plus geology, radon, designations, value and context — checked against your plot and rated.
Receive your PDF report
A clear, plain-English report emailed to you, with maps, ratings and what each result means for you.
A real sample report
Every screening is a properly designed, 21-page PDF — not a wall of raw data. Colour-coded ratings, clear maps, an “about this data” note under every section, and a plain-English glossary.
See exactly what you receive before you order.
Traffic-light simple, engineer-accurate
Every theme carries a colour, so you can skim the report and know instantly where to focus.
Nothing of concern — outside the mapped risk, or no designation.
Worth being aware of — a nearby feature or a planning trigger.
Higher concern — a closer look or a formal assessment is advised.
Not covered by open data — flagged honestly, with the definitive source named.
A first look, for anyone weighing up a property
Home buyers
Screen a shortlist before you spend on surveys and searches. Walk in knowing the risks.
Sellers & agents
Get ahead of buyer questions and add a credible, data-backed sheet to the listing pack.
Homeowners
Understand the risks to a home you already own — for insurance, works or peace of mind.
Conveyancers
A fast pre-search triage that flags where a regulated search or FRA will be needed.
One report, one price
No subscriptions, no account setup, no surprises. A complete open-data screen for a single address, delivered instantly.
Need a full Flood Risk Assessment, a drainage strategy or a regulated conveyancing search instead? We can arrange those too — just get in touch.
- ✓ Every open flood source, rated
- ✓ Geology, radon & ground stability
- ✓ Environmental & heritage designations
- ✓ Value, crime, amenities & utilities
- ✓ 21-page branded PDF report
Good to know
Is this a Flood Risk Assessment or a conveyancing search?
No. A Property Search Screening is a fast, low-cost compilation of open data. It is not a planning Flood Risk Assessment and not a regulated conveyancing flood search, and must not be submitted as either. It is a first look that tells you whether to investigate further.
How quickly do I get the report?
It is generated automatically from open data and delivered as an instant PDF, so you can screen properties as fast as you can enter addresses.
Which areas do you cover?
The screening covers residential addresses in England, where the underlying Environment Agency, BGS, Natural England and other open datasets are published.
What does it cost?
A single Property Search Screening is £20, delivered instantly as a PDF. There are no subscriptions.
Who uses The Property Search
Buyers, sellers, investors and the professionals around them use the same report for different reasons.
First-time buyers
Check flood, running costs and the area before you offer.
Read moreInvestors & landlords
Screen every deal on the same basis: flood, EPC, tenant appeal, value.
Read moreHMO investors
Flood zones and planning designations before you convert.
Read moreAuction buyers
Contracts exchange on the hammer. Check before you bid.
Read moreHome sellers
See what buyers’ searches will find, before they do.
Read moreEstate agents
Flood, mining, broadband and utilities for material information.
Read moreConveyancers & solicitors
An early read for clients, alongside the regulated searches.
Read moreSelf-builders & developers
Draw the plot and check flood, ground and planning constraints.
Read moreLearn before you buy
Plain-English guidance from a flood-risk consultant — and a town-by-town look at where flooding matters. Then screen the exact address you’re considering.
Check flood risk before buying
Free tools, a £20 screen and formal searches compared — spend in the right order.
Read the guideWhat conveyancing searches cost
The 2026 breakdown — and how to avoid paying £250–£450 on the wrong house.
Read the guideFlood risk by area
Town-by-town guides across England — York, Leeds, Oxford, Shrewsbury and more.
Browse areasKnow the risks before you commit
An instant, plain-English flood & environmental screen for any address in England — a fast, low-cost first look before you spend on surveys or searches.