Tools

Ripple connectivity score.

Search for a site or click the map to pick a 100 m square. We combine the Department for Transport’s connectivity data with a check of the facilities within a walk, show where the area sits nationally and within its council, and add our commentary.

About the score

How the Ripple connectivity score works.

The score runs from 0 to 100 and combines two things. First, the Department for Transport’s connectivity measure for the small census area around the site, which reflects how easily people there can reach work, schools, healthcare, shops and other places by walking, cycling and public transport. Second, a check of the everyday facilities within a 5, 10 and 20 minute walk of the 100 m grid square you pick.

Walking counts for 25%, cycling 15%, public transport 25% and nearby facilities 35%. Driving is shown for context but does not add to the score. The result is rated very high, high, moderate, low or very low. Alongside it, the map shows the DfT scores nationally or as bands A to J within the council, in the same way as the DfT Connectivity Tool, with bus stops, stations and other facilities you can switch on and off.

The DfT measure covers England and Wales. For a site in Scotland, use the walking and cycling catchment map, which works across Great Britain.