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Which postcode checker is best?

There are several UK tools for looking up crime, schools and house prices by postcode. They're good at different things. These comparisons are honest about where the others are stronger.

Best free UK postcode checkers
The main options compared — what each covers, what they charge, and which suits which job.
StreetCheck alternative
Feature-by-feature against StreetCheck, including where StreetCheck has more data.
Crystal Roof alternative
How the two compare on data depth, sign-up requirements and cost.

How to judge a postcode checker

Most of these tools draw on the same public datasets, so the differences come down to how much they cover, how much they ask of you, and how readable the result is. Worth checking:

Where Know My Postcode fits

It's free with no account, and it puts crime, schools, flood risk, transport, amenities, house prices and demographics into one report in about thirty seconds. It won't be the right answer for everyone — if you want deep demographic breakdowns or noise data, other tools go further, and the comparisons above say so.

Try it on your postcode

Free, no sign-up, no account.