Question 1

Is this tool free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. We cover our running costs through advertising. There are no sign-ups, subscriptions, or hidden fees.

Question 2

How accurate are the commute times?

Accepted Answer

Commute times come directly from the Google Maps Directions API, which uses real-time and historical traffic data. They represent typical journey times and are as accurate as Google Maps itself.

Question 3

Where does the crime data come from?

Accepted Answer

We pull crime data from the Police API (data.police.uk) for England and Wales, and from Scottish Government statistics for Scotland, using a rolling 12-month average.

Question 4

Where do house prices come from?

Accepted Answer

House prices are median values from the HM Land Registry Price Paid dataset, aggregated by local authority district and updated quarterly.

Question 5

Can I search from anywhere in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter any address in England, Scotland, or Wales as your target location. The tool covers every postcode area in Great Britain.