How we grade areas
Our grades are simple, transparent and built only from official open data. We grade the three things a buyer can act on — Safety, Schools and Flood risk — and nothing else. There is deliberately no single "overall" score, and we do not grade how affluent or deprived an area is. A neighbourhood is more than a letter.
Safety (A–E)
Based on recorded crime per 1,000 properties (Police.uk), compared with the national median for the same tier (postcode district or sector). Lower than average is better.
- A — 40% or more below the national average
- B — 15–40% below
- C — within 15% of average
- D — 15–50% above
- E — more than 50% above
Crime is recorded by the police where it is reported, normalised per 1,000 delivery points. It reflects reported crime, not personal risk, and lags by roughly two months.
Schools (A–E)
The share of Ofsted-rated schools in the area rated Good or Outstanding (DfE Get Information about Schools + Ofsted). Shown only where at least three schools have a current rating.
- A — 85%+ Good or Outstanding
- B — 70–85%
- C — 50–70%
- D — 30–50%
- E — under 30%
Based on schools physically in the area, not catchment areas. Always check a school's latest inspection and admissions directly.
Flood risk (A–E)
From the Environment Agency's Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (England only). Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here.
- A — no or very low risk
- B — low risk
- D — medium risk
- E — high risk
An indicative area picture, not a property-level flood search. Always commission an official search before purchase.
What we don't do
- No single "is this a good place to live" score — we show the facts and let you weigh them.
- No grade for affluence or deprivation. We report the official decile as a fact, but we don't turn it into a verdict.
- No property valuations or predictive scores.
Every figure on the site names its source and the period it covers. If something looks wrong, tell us at hello@landdata.uk.