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.

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What’s included in a background check

Each background check searches relevant UK public records based on the name and location provided, returning matching data points in a clear, structured report.

Results depend on public availability and relevance, so not every report will contain every data type.

Reports may include:

Electoral roll addresses
Company roles
- Directors
- Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Minority shareholdings (where available)
- Disqualifications
Insolvency records
Planning permission applications
Landlord and HMO licence registers
Mortality records
Sanctions data
Crime records
Charity trusteeships and appointments

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:

Due diligence and risk screening
HR and recruitment checks
Journalistic research and story vetting
Preliminary investigative triage
Governance and conflict-of-interest reviews

How it works

Process

Results

Run a Name Search

Enter a person or company to scan 50M⁺ UK public records at once.

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.

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.

£5 per background check

Simple, pay-per-report pricing

Background Check

£5

One time payment

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What you get

A UK public records background check
Structured report based on matching public data
Clear attribution to source registers
Suitable for one-off checks and due diligence

Uses UK public records only. No subscription required.

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.

CRADLE

Make Hard-to-Search Public Records Instantly Searchable

Cradle unlocks UK records that are fragmented or hard to search by name, including planning registers, rental licences, shareholder filings and insolvency data. By bringing them together, you save hours and uncover properties, addresses and hidden connections in one search.

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Why Critical Records Get Missed

Cradle solves industry problems by making hard-to-search records instantly searchable in one place.

Not Searchable by Name

Planning registers, rental licences and shareholder data often can’t be searched by name, making it nearly impossible to connect people to properties and assets.

Scattered Across Sources

HMO registers and planning portals are published by individual councils, forcing investigators to dig through multiple websites for every case.

Manual Work Eats Up Hours

Even when records can be accessed, sources have to be checked one by one, slowing investigations and increasing the risk of missing important red flags.

Find the Clues That Manual Searches Miss

Uncover Hidden Addresses and Properties
Search planning registers, rental licences and electoral data together to reveal where people live and what assets they hold.
Connect People to Businesses and Networks
Link individuals to companies, shareholders, charities and affiliations to expose financial interests and hidden ties.
Save Hours on Every Case
Replace endless portal lookups with one search that delivers verified records instantly.