HM Land Registry
The UK's official land and property ownership register for England and Wales, publishing free open data including Price Paid Data, the UK HPI, and corporate ownership records.
Data overview
Description, fields, and how we track updates on the provider’s site.
Description
HM Land Registry (HMLR) is the UK government department responsible for registering land and property ownership in England and Wales, providing official records of title and ownership.
Its data offerings include Price Paid Data covering all residential property transactions since 1995, the UK House Price Index, and corporate property ownership datasets such as the CCOD and OCOD.
These datasets are primarily used by property professionals, researchers, local authorities, and developers requiring authoritative ownership and transaction information for analysis and decision-making.
Data is accessible free of charge under the Open Government Licence via downloadable files and API endpoints available on the HM Land Registry website.
Data types
Key data fields
- Title NumberUnique identifier for a registered property title in England and Wales.
- Price PaidRecorded sale price for residential property transactions since 1995.
- Registered ProprietorName(s) of the legal owner(s) of the property as recorded by the Land Registry.
- Charges and RestrictionsDetails of financial charges or legal restrictions secured against a property.
- Transaction DateDate when a property transaction was completed and registered.
Update frequency
Datasets such as Price Paid Data and the House Price Index are updated monthly.
Update history
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How to get access
1. Visit HM Land Registry Open Data Portal
Navigate to the official HM Land Registry website to access the Open Data section.
2. Select Required Dataset
Choose from datasets such as Price Paid Data, House Price Index, or Corporate Ownership.
3. Download or Access via API
Download bulk data files or utilise provided API endpoints to retrieve data.
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