research — property research MCP server for Claude Code
research gives AI agents access to UK property records, area crime data, school ratings and demographics, with comparable listings for property valuation.
claude mcp add --transport http research https://mcp.propbar.co.ukWhat research does
Built by Propbar, research connects an AI coding assistant to tools for exploring property and neighbourhood data across the UK. Agents can look up areas by name or postcode, search for homes by address, and retrieve crime statistics, Ofsted school ratings and census demographics. Property lookups also return basic details or a fuller record with historical information.
The get_comparables tool supports property valuation workflows. It filters similar homes by coordinates and attributes such as property type and bedroom count. Returned fields can cover past sale prices, current asking prices, floor area, EPC ratings, listing status, price per square foot and lease-related charges. An agent can use those results to build an automated valuation model (AVM).
The service uses Streamable HTTP at https://mcp.propbar.co.uk and authenticates through OAuth 2.1 with Supabase. A Propbar Pro or Plus subscription and an account are required. Claude Code and Codex each have a dedicated command for registering the server; Cursor and GitHub Copilot use configuration entries instead.
What it helps with
- Find UK homes by address or postcode
- Compare recent sales for similar properties
- Estimate a home's value from comparable listings
- Check neighbourhood crime statistics
- Review nearby schools and local demographics
Example prompts for the agent
- Find comparable two-bedroom flats near these coordinates and compare their sale prices from the last 12 months.
- Check crime figures, Ofsted school ratings and census demographics for this postcode.
- Retrieve the property's history and compare its floor area, EPC rating and tenure with similar homes.
How to install research
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http research https://mcp.propbar.co.ukPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add research --url https://mcp.propbar.co.ukConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"research": {
"url": "https://mcp.propbar.co.uk"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"research": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.propbar.co.uk"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http research https://mcp.propbar.co.ukStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about research
How do I install research in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http research https://mcp.propbar.co.uk. Complete the OAuth sign-in when prompted during the initial connection.
What does the research MCP server do?
It gives AI agents tools to find UK properties, inspect local area data and retrieve comparable homes. The results can support a custom automated valuation model.
Which subscription is required to use research?
You need a Propbar Pro or Plus subscription and a Propbar account. Authentication uses OAuth 2.1 through Supabase.
