Propbar

What is Propbar?

Propbar is an MCP server that provides UK property research tools for AI assistants. It enables Claude, GPT, and other LLMs to search properties, analyse area safety, find nearby schools, explore demographics, and build automated valuation models (AVMs), powered by Propbar’s comprehensive UK property database covering 30+ million properties.

How to use Propbar?

Add the server URL https://mcp.propbar.co.uk to your MCP client configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json). You will be prompted to authenticate via OAuth 2.1 (Supabase) on first connection. After connecting, call any of the provided tools – such as search_areas, get_crime_stats, or get_comparables – using standard MCP tool invocation. For programmatic access, use the MCP SDK with a bearer token.

Key features of Propbar

• 10 tools covering property search, crime, schools, demographics, and comparables
• get_comparables offers 56 filterable fields for building AVM models
• Accepts both areaCode and latitude/longitude inputs for most area tools
• Streamable HTTP transport (MCP 2025-03-26) with OAuth 2.1 authentication
• Data from Propbar, Police UK, Get Information About Schools, and UK Census 2021

Use cases of Propbar

• Build your own automated valuation model (AVM) using comparable property data
• Help home buyers assess area safety, school quality, and demographics
• Analyse market trends by filtering properties by transaction history, EPC ratings, and pricing metrics

FAQ from Propbar

What do I need to use Propbar?

A Pro or Plus subscription is required. You must sign up for an account at propbar.co.uk and authenticate via OAuth 2.1 (Supabase).

How do I authenticate with Propbar?

The server uses OAuth 2.1 via Supabase. When connecting for the first time through a client like Claude Desktop, you will be prompted to log in. For programmatic access, you can pass an OAuth bearer token in the request headers.

What data sources does Propbar use?

Property data comes from Propbar (30M+ UK properties), crime statistics from Police UK, school information from Get Information About Schools, and demographics from UK Census 2021.

What transport protocol does Propbar use?

Propbar uses Streamable HTTP, as defined by the MCP 2025-03-26 specification.

Can I build my own AVM with Propbar?

Yes. The get_comparables tool provides 56 filterable fields including sale history, floor area, EPC ratings, tenure, and pricing metrics, which you can use to calculate valuation estimates (e.g., £/sqft adjustments).