The Postcode BriefBuyer guide
Buyer guide
Buying a house near power lines
Overhead lines and substations are visible on maps and in open infrastructure datasets. Buyers often want to know proximity before they offer.
What the data shows
Postcode Brief reports nearby overhead power lines and major substations from OpenStreetMap-derived infrastructure data, with distance from the postcode centre.
Planning and easements
Wayleaves and easements may restrict planting or building near lines. Your solicitor's searches should pick these up; knowing proximity early helps you read the report.
Perception and resale
Some buyers avoid properties under or very near lines regardless of measured fields. That perception can affect resale even when statutory limits are met.
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