Guides
Practical, in-depth articles to help you get more from UK mapping data. Each guide is written by Dan, backed by official sources, and designed to answer the questions our tools can't.
Understanding Crime Statistics When Buying a Home
How to read UK crime data properly, what Police.uk numbers actually mean, and how to assess an area's safety when house-hunting.
Crime CheckerHow Flood Risk Affects Home Insurance in the UK
How insurers assess flood risk, the Flood Re scheme, premium caps by council tax band, and what to do if you're in a flood zone.
Flood Risk CheckerOfsted Ratings Explained: What 1-4 Actually Means
What Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate really mean, how inspections work, and what to look for beyond the headline rating.
School FinderWhat Food Hygiene Ratings Really Mean (0-5 Explained)
How inspections work, what the three scoring areas are, why a 3 isn't bad, and how Scotland's system differs.
Food HygieneE10 vs E5 Petrol: Which Does Your Car Need?
What E10 and E5 mean, which cars can't use E10, fuel economy differences, and when it's worth paying extra for E5.
Fuel PricesMulti-Drop Delivery Planning: A UK Driver's Guide
Practical route planning for delivery drivers - grouping drops, rest breaks, fuel costs, failed deliveries, and when to split rounds.
Route OptimiserPlanning a Long-Distance EV Journey in the UK
Pre-trip planning, motorway charging networks, apps and cards you need, real costs, and what to do when a charger fails.
EV Charging FinderRADAR Key Guide: Accessible Toilet Access in the UK
What the National Key Scheme is, how to get a RADAR key, who qualifies, Changing Places toilets, and travel tips for disabled users.
Toilet FinderUsing Radius Maps for Business Planning
How delivery companies, estate agents, and sales teams use radius maps to define coverage areas, plan territories, and analyse catchments.
Radius MapHow to Measure Distances on a Map Accurately
Straight-line vs road distance, the Haversine formula, when GPS measurements go wrong, and tips for accurate route planning.
Measure DistanceMeasuring Land Area: A Practical Guide for the UK
Hectares vs acres, how to measure irregular plots, what affects land valuation, and when you need a professional survey.
Area CalculatorUK Daylight Hours: How Sunrise and Sunset Change Through the Year
How daylight varies by season and latitude across the UK, the longest and shortest days, golden hour photography tips, and how SAD is linked to light levels.
Sunrise & SunsetUK Distance Facts: How Far Apart Are Major Cities?
Distances between major UK cities, straight-line vs road distance, the longest journeys, and why some short distances take surprisingly long.
Distance BetweenThe UK Postcode System Explained: How Postcodes Work
How UK postcodes are structured, what each part means, how they're assigned, and why nearby addresses can have very different postcodes.
Nearest PostcodesMoving to a New Area: A Safety Checklist for UK Home Buyers
A practical checklist covering crime, flooding, schools, transport, and local amenities to investigate before committing to a property.
Crime CheckerUK Coordinates Explained: Lat/Long, Grid References, and What Format to Use
Latitude and longitude, OS Grid References, decimal degrees vs DMS - what the different UK coordinate formats mean, when to use each one, and common mistakes to avoid.
Postcode ConverterWhat to Check Before Buying a House in the UK: A Free, Data-Driven Checklist
Check flood risk by postcode, crime rates, school Ofsted ratings, food hygiene scores, and local amenities — seven free data checks before you buy.
Flood Risk CheckerSelf-Employed Courier Guide: Route Planning, Fuel Costs and Earnings
How to cut fuel costs, plan efficient routes, define your territory, track profit per mile, and decide whether going electric makes sense.
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