Everything you need to know
before you move
Thinking of moving to a new area? We pull together official UK data so you can check crime rates, house prices, local schools and more — all in one place, instantly.
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Crime Data
Check street-level crime figures for any area. See the most common crime types, monthly trends and outcomes.
Search crime data →House Prices
See what homes are actually selling for. Browse recent sales, average prices and property types by postcode.
Search house prices →Schools & Education
Find nearby schools, colleges and universities. Includes distances, contact details and Ofsted report links.
Search schools →Local Amenities
Discover what's nearby — GP surgeries, pharmacies, parks, supermarkets, restaurants and more.
Explore amenities →Transport Links
Check train stations, bus stops, tram and metro. Find out how well connected an area really is.
Check transport →Area Profiles
The full picture on any UK area — crime, house prices, transport, schools and amenities all in one place.
View area profile →Traffic & Roadworks
Check live road closures and planned roadworks near any UK postcode. Covers motorways and major A-roads.
Check traffic →Full Area Report
Get everything in one professionally designed PDF — crime, house prices, schools, transport and weather for any postcode.
Download your report → 🏢 Property professional? Unlimited reports from £49/month →Community Hub
Connect with locals, share area news, flag issues and celebrate what makes your community great.
Explore your community →More than just data —
hear from the people who live there
Official data tells you the facts. The Community Hub tells you what it is really like to live there. Connect with locals, ask questions, share news and help make your area a better place.
Post events, news and updates for your area
Report potholes, fly-tipping, broken streetlights and more
Get honest answers from people who actually live there
Share acts of kindness and community spirit
Communities across England and Wales
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Community posts sit alongside official area data
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Area Demographics
Explore population, age breakdown, ethnicity, religion, employment and health data for any area.
Explore demographics →Flood Risk
Check flood risk from rivers, sea, surface water and reservoirs. Essential before buying or renting a property.
Check flood risk →Air Quality
Check PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone levels near any UK postcode from DEFRA monitoring stations.
Check air quality →Planning Applications
Search planning applications near any postcode. See new builds, extensions and change of use decisions.
Search planning →Weather & Climate
Check current conditions, 7-day forecasts and monthly climate averages for any UK postcode or town.
Check weather →Our data comes straight from official UK sources
Why Area Facts Now?
Moving home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make — and it is not just about the house itself. The area matters just as much. What are the schools like? Is it safe? What are other homes selling for? Is there a GP nearby?
We built Area Facts Now to answer all of those questions in one place, using nothing but official, publicly available UK government data. No guesswork, no opinions — just the facts, presented clearly and honestly.
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