CheckAHome
How the score works
The supplied scoring methodology and what a result can tell you.
The supplied CheckAHome methodology starts a property score at 100 and deducts points for available indicators. The property score is distinct from your personal match percentage, which reflects priorities you provide. The launch implementation must be checked against this published methodology; if a report uses a different version, its stated version governs the explanation.
Scoring indicators
| Indicator | Points deducted |
|---|---|
| Flood risk: low / medium / high | 3 / 10 / 20 |
| Asking price 10–20% / over 20% above estimate | 8 / 15 |
| Lease 80–125 years / under 80 years | 8 / 20 |
| 10+ approved new homes within approximately 300 m | 5 |
| Unusual price history | 5 |
| EPC E / F or G | 4 / 8 |
| Listed property | 3 |
| Conservation area | 2 |
| High or very high area crime | 5 |
Verdicts and missing information
The supplied bands are 85 or above: “Looks clean”; 60–84: “Worth a question”; below 60: “Dig deeper”. A missing check deducts no points in this methodology. That means a high score can coexist with missing information; it is not a confidence percentage or proof that no risk exists. “Not enough data” indicates that records are insufficient for a useful conclusion.
Interpreting concerns
A highlighted concern describes a record or nearby feature that may merit a question. It is not a statement about a person’s character, the quality of a business, actual disturbance, structural condition or future planning outcome. A listed building or conservation area can also have benefits; their score treatment reflects potential restrictions rather than a judgement that they are undesirable.
Distances and property matches are approximate. Estimates, lease information, crime classifications and planning status need verification. Automated scores cannot replace a survey, legal searches or professional judgement, and are not decisions about access to credit, housing or insurance.
Corrections
Email hello@checkahome.co.uk with the property, report date, issue and relevant evidence. Owners and businesses can request review. We aim to respond within 10 working days.