Tools

Calculators for choosing where to live

Each tool is free, runs in your browser, and is built around UK families weighing up schools, commute, budget and the cost of moving.

Work out the straight-line distance between a home and a school, and check whether it falls within a chosen catchment radius.

Useful for: Parents checking school catchment areas before they move or apply.

Estimate the daily, monthly and annual cost of driving to work, with an optional public transport comparison.

Useful for: Anyone weighing up how a longer or shorter commute affects the household budget.

Add up the typical costs of moving home in the UK, from removals and conveyancing to surveys and mortgage fees.

Useful for: Buyers and movers budgeting for the full cost of a move, not just the deposit.

Get a simple estimate of how much you might borrow, your monthly repayment, loan-to-value and deposit percentage.

Useful for: Households getting a rough idea of what they could afford before speaking to a lender.

Compare up to three areas side by side using a weighted score for affordability, school distance and commute.

Useful for: Families torn between two or three locations who want a structured comparison.