BACKGROUND CHECKS
Quick UK Background Checks from Trusted Public Records
Run a one-off UK public records background check for just £5. Generate a structured background check from UK public data, including electoral roll, company roles, and other public registers, in minutes.
A simple, proportionate way to check UK public records
Our Background Check reports are designed for situations where a quick, proportionate view of UK public records is required, without the need for a full investigative platform.
Common use cases include:
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Due diligence and risk screening
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HR and recruitment checks
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Journalistic research and story vetting
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Preliminary investigative triage
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Governance and conflict-of-interest reviews
How it works
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Process
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Run a Name Search
Enter a person or company to scan 50M⁺ UK public records at once.
Uncover UK Public Records
We query multiple public registers and collate matching data points based on the information provided.
Receive a Structured Report
Results are presented clearly so you can understand what was found and where it came from.
Public data, clear boundaries, responsible use
This background check service is built using lawfully available UK public records only.
Transparent Sources
Every record links back to its original UK public database for verification.
Public Data
Cradle only aggregates records that are legally published publicly.
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Purpose-Built for OSINT
Every record is transparent, legal and verifiable.
Greater visibility, more time back.
Get the Full Picture in Seconds
Find addresses, contacts, and property links in one search.
Access Unique Investigative Data
Access planning PDFs, HMO licenses, PSCs & sports data not found in other OSINT tools.
Search Faster, Investigate Smarter
Query hundreds of datasets simultaneously without jumping platforms.
Data Sources for Comprehensive OSINT Investigations
Leverage Cradle's trusted data sets to uncover critical publicly available information on UK people and businesses.
Electoral Roll
Access the opted-in voters' register to locate addresses linked to persons of interest across the UK. Ideal for verifying identities and finding hard-to-track individuals.
Company Data
Search company registrations to identify registered addresses and persons linked to a business, including directors, secretaries, and shareholders.
Planning Records
Find names from planning portals and attached PDFs to identify property links missed by other tools, even when the data is not listed in searchable fields.
Insolvency Filings
Extract personally identifying information from bankruptcy and insolvency records, while finding indicators of financial distress or potential fraud.
Phone Numbers
Retrieve landline and mobile numbers from telephone directories across the UK, supporting further OSINT activity to discover a subject's social accounts.
Landlord Licences
Search licensed rental properties to uncover properties connected to landlords by name or address, or flag unlicensed properties.
Sports Teams
Find memberships in football clubs, from professional leagues to local teams. Access rosters to connect subjects to areas and uncover their network.
Instant Lookup. No Account Needed.
Run a free search to assess whether Cradle has the records to support your investigation.