Boundaries API · UK administrative & geospatial data

Query any location, get its full boundary hierarchy.

Access administrative, political, postcode and geospatial boundaries in one standardised dataset. Query any location to instantly identify its boundary hierarchy — streamlining mapping, analysis and integration into your systems.

Our boundary tools are also available as part of a Searchland licence.

Boundary lookup result for SW1A 1AA, Westminster showing coordinates, country, region, and matched boundaries.

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Boundaries data that integrates with bespoke platforms & GIS

Our comprehensive boundaries API gives precise geographical data — enabling informed decisions, efficient resource allocation and compliance with local regulations, while improving your efficiency and user experience.

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Council
Ward
Parish
Built-up area
Constituency

Boundary endpoints

Key API features.

Every boundary layer, from county down to parish — plus built-up areas and instant point lookup.

Boundary endpoints
county

County boundaries

The larger administrative division within a country.

council

Council boundaries

Local government areas — essential for understanding municipal jurisdictions.

ward

Ward boundaries

Subdivisions within a council area, used in electoral and administrative contexts.

parish

Parish boundaries

The smallest unit of local government, relevant in rural and semi-rural areas.

built_up_area

Built-up areas

Urbanised or developed regions — essential for planning and development studies.

constituency

Constituencies

Parliamentary constituency boundaries for political and demographic analysis.

region

Regions

Statistical and administrative regions across the UK.

postcode

Postcode geometry

Postcode area, district and sector boundaries.

hierarchy_lookup

Hierarchy lookup

Query any point to instantly return its full boundary hierarchy.

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Boundary types

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Enhanced strategic planning

Tailor business strategy, resource allocation and services to the specific geographic and administrative nuances of each region.

Streamline information gathering

Instead of navigating multiple sources and possibly outdated data, access up-to-date, comprehensive boundary information in one place.

Improved compliance

With accurate, up-to-date boundary information, ensure you're working within the policies and framework of the right local authority.

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Endpoint catalogue

More Searchland APIs.

The boundaries API is one of ten datasets behind the Searchland platform — every one available through the same clean, consistent API.

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Planning applications

Every UK application since 1990 — decisions, appeals, case officers.

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Planning constraints

Flood zones, heritage, Article 4, nutrient zones and more.

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Local plan

Council strategies, land allocations and housing assessments.

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SHLAA / allocations

Land earmarked for housing — dwellings and delivery timeframe.

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Title & ownership

Freehold / leasehold, plot area, building info, PD calcs.

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HMO register

Accurate, current HMO register data, nationwide.

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Boundaries

Councils, counties, wards, parishes and custom areas.

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Sold price

Final sale prices for England & Wales, direct from Land Registry.

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EPC

Energy Performance Certificates for residential property.

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FAQ

Answers.

Which boundary types are included?

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Ownership boundaries (England/Wales, plus Scotland), county, constituency, council, ward, parish, and built-up areas (2024). Of these, only settlement boundaries and built-up areas.

Which areas are covered?

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Settlement boundaries cover England, Wales, and Scotland.

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