Reverse address lookup UK

You want to lookup who lives at an address in the UK. Who the occupants are. Reverse an address to find out who the occupants are.

Based on our 15 years UK Tracing experience, these are the best options and tested options to reverse an address in the UK to find current occupants. 

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We have listed the pros and cons so you can decide which reverse address option is the best fit or you. 

Read our "what we would do" to lookup address occupants and get close to 100% at the bottom of the page Thank you. 

Visit the local library or history centre in the area - 

Visit the local library or history centre in that area. You may have to call them first, however you can see the full Electoral register showing occupants. The online version people have the choice to opt-out of the online version. They can hide themselves. At the library or history centre for that area, you can view the full version. There may be a small fee and you may have to book an appointment. They may even search virtually for you. Call them for a fee or maybe a free reverse address lookup.

Pros. 

Shows full Electoral Register occupants. If you search online on an instant search website you may only see "edited" Electoral Roll occupants. Every voter can tick a box to opt-out from the "open" version. 

It's cheap. You just book an appointment and go view the register.

You can view the whole street if you want as it should all be on one page. This is a good reverse address UK tool. You can look at past years.

Cons.

It's updated once a year. Not 100% reliable. if you get a list of occupants you have to do some more detective work such as call a directory enquiries and give the names. See if they have a telephone number listing or check if they own the property. You could even send a signed for letter via Royal Mail and then check if received online. 

Our own service - reverse address lookup UK. We show current occupants on our system and approx age if shown. discrete service. Information is updated every 5-6 weeks. More records that online instant websites including Electoral Register and non Electoral Register extra records. Human search. Good after sales support and help. Add ons: past reverse address previous occupants, telephone number check, who owns this property. express sevice available. ORDER below. 1-5 working days. £35

Pros

Our basic system is updated regularly and shows a residency score. This shows how likely the occupant is at the address. We can easily reverse addresses to lookup occupants. Check phone number too or property ownership. Our records will show appro age if shown. 

You can order online. (order below). Please note we do not guarantee the accuracy of information. 

The timescale is 1-5 working days

You can request a new search every few months in case you want to check the address again to see current occupants.

It's updated every 5-6months which is a big plus.

our informatiion includes other data as well in addition to voter's record. Online instant searches only show open Electoral Roll information.

You can add on a bonus which checks if there is a telephone listing or an ex-directory telephone listing. This often is a high indicator the person is still present at the address. We can even check who owns the property for you.

Cons

Not 100% guaranteed. We work off records on our system. Any new move-ins or recent move-outs may not show. You could search again in 6 weeks to confirm the information. Our system is updated regularly.

Better than an online search, however, you may not get occupancy dates for all. Just a residency score of very high which indicates current occupancy. 

Any person who may have moved in the last 1-2 months may still show as "very high" residency score, so you may need to request a new search in a few months or 6 weeks. 

Order below. timescale 1-5 working days. Please note: we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information, however we have the most records. Add additional options such as past occupants. We have the most data from all the options. £35

Instant search and results - 192.com.

Pros

Instant

No need to pay. Search first then buy credits if you want to view.

It will show you if there are any occupants for the current year. Look out for the latest available dataset year. A good instant reverse address lookup UK website.

Cons

Updated once a year.

You may have to buy a batch of credits.

Click here to search 192.com. Their search by address feature. 

Bonus tip to reverse an address in the UK

You can use all of the options to try and work out who the current occupants are. There is no conclusive option to know 100%. You may need to do your own work. 

Other ways to gather information to find occupants by a reverse address lookup.

Check who owns the property. If the property is rented then it will show the landlord, and not the occupiers. If it shows as Leasehold and Freehold choose leasehold.  Click here to search Land Registry

You could get a physical agent to carry out discrete checks. Click here

You could call directory enquiries and give the name that you have and check if there is a listing.

You could send a letter signed for by Royal Mail and then check online if received.

What we would do to get close to 100% occupancy check 

We would search our system, find all current occupants, Then order again in 8 weeks just to make sure. Maybe new occupants may show or occupants may have left.

Or search 192's search using the search by address link above, then we would check ownership of property, then call a directory enquiries using the name to see if there is a telephone listing or an ex-directory listing.

What we would do to get free reverse address lookup uk

Not free, but we would go the local history centre or library in that area. It's the cheapest option available. 

Summary

it is not as easy to carry out a reverse address lookup UK for an address, however, you can get close using the options above, Our own option is one of the best options to find out who is living atg an address.

Good luck with whatever option you choose for your reverse address lookup UK search!

If you get stuck send us a message via live help. Happy to give you advice. Thank you

Questions

What if they are not on the Electoral Register? = use our service below

How can I verify they live there? - ring directory enquiries and see if there is a telephone listing or an ex-directory match, or submit an advanced trace using name and in the additional information put "does occupant still live here" Please click here to submit a trace - please choose the ADVANCED option. 

Send us a message via live for any other questions on reversing an address in the UK. Thank you

Searching the electoral roll to find out who lives at a specific address is possible in the UK, but there are some important considerations regarding access and the process:

1. Check the Electoral Roll at a Local Library or History Centre

• Public Access Electoral Roll: Many local libraries and history centres hold the open (edited) electoral roll, which is available for public viewing. This version includes only those who haven't opted out of being listed.
• Procedure:
  • Visit the library or history centre that holds the roll for your area.
  • Provide the address you're interested in to staff, who can guide you to the relevant section.
  • Electoral rolls are usually organized by year and address, not by name. Be prepared to search manually.
• Limitations: The open register does not include all residents because individuals can opt out of it.

2. Requesting Access to the Full Electoral Roll

• The full (unpublished) electoral roll contains all registered voters but is restricted to specific purposes, such as law enforcement or credit referencing.
• You cannot access the full roll as a member of the public unless you have a legitimate legal reason. Libraries and history centres only provide the edited version.

3. Historical Electoral Rolls

• History centres or archives may hold archived electoral rolls, which are often useful for genealogical or historical research. These can show who lived at an address in past decades.
• Keep in mind that older rolls might be incomplete or harder to navigate.

4. Speak to Library or Archive Staff

• Staff at libraries or history centres are usually knowledgeable about local resources. They can:
  • Direct you to the right part of the electoral roll.
  • Offer guidance on historical or alternative records, such as census data or street directories, if applicable.

5. Bring Identification (if Required)

• Some libraries require ID to access their resources, especially if you need to reserve a computer to view digitized rolls.

6. Search Online for Electoral Roll Information

• If the library or centre doesn't have what you need, you might be directed to online services like:
  • 192.com: A commercial service offering access to the edited electoral roll (paid access required).
  • Genealogy websites for historical rolls.

7. Alternative Local Records

If you're unable to find what you're looking for in the electoral roll, inquire about:

• Street directories: Lists of residents by address, often found in historical records.
• Local rate books: Information on property ownership or tenancy.
• Census records: Historical data available up to 1921 (most recent public release).

Would you like guidance on contacting a specific library or using one of these alternative resources?