Data Sources & Methodology

Every data point on LondonIQ comes from an official UK government or public body source. Here's exactly where each metric comes from, how often it's refreshed, and what you should know about its limitations.

HM Land Registry Price PaidMonthly

Powers: Property prices, price history, yield estimates

Note: 3–6 month lag (time between exchange and registration)

ONS (Office for National Statistics)Annual / quarterly

Powers: Demographics, deprivation (IMD), income, ethnicity

Note: IMD last updated 2019; next release due 2026

Metropolitan Police / police.ukMonthly (2–3 month lag)

Powers: Crime rates, crime type breakdown

Note: Recorded crime only; excludes unreported incidents

OfstedPer inspection (irregular)

Powers: School ratings, KS2, Progress 8, Attainment 8

Note: Rating reflects last inspection; some schools not inspected in 5+ years

Transport for London (TfL)Annual (PTAL); live (journey planner)

Powers: PTAL scores, nearby stations, commute times

Note: PTAL based on scheduled services, not actual crowding

Environment AgencyAnnual

Powers: Flood risk, surface water flood, radon

Note: Flood models use 30-year average; climate change not fully incorporated

OfcomAnnual

Powers: Broadband speeds, fibre coverage, 4G/5G

Note: Based on operator-reported data; actual speeds may differ

Department for Energy Security & Net ZeroQuarterly

Powers: EPC ratings, solar potential

Note: ~50% of properties have an EPC; newer builds skew results

NHS DigitalAnnual / quarterly

Powers: GP satisfaction, A&E wait times

Note: Survey-based; small area sample sizes can be volatile

DLUHC (Planning data)Monthly

Powers: Planning applications, housing pipeline

Note: Incomplete: some councils submit data irregularly

Companies HouseMonthly

Powers: Business registrations, active businesses

Note: Registered address, not necessarily trading address

TfL / HERE MapsLive API

Powers: Journey times for Commute tools

Note: Public transport only; driving times not included

Democracy ClubPer election

Powers: Ward councillors, election results

Note: Results take hours to appear after election day

BGS (British Geological Survey)Static

Powers: Ground stability, radon

Note: Based on geological surveys; local variation possible

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