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Search for a place

Find air quality information for any location using AirScape's search feature. Search by address, postcode, landmark, or business name.

  1. Open the sidebar by clicking the menu icon
  2. Type your search in the search bar:
    • Street address (e.g., "221B Baker Street, London")
    • Postcode (e.g., "SW1A 1AA")
    • Place name (e.g., "Hyde Park")
    • Business name (e.g., "British Museum")
  3. Press Enter or click the search icon

Understanding results​

Your search results appear in a dropdown list:

  • Multiple matches: If your search has several matches, select the correct one from the list
  • Location pin: The map centers on your selected location
  • Place card: Air quality data for that location opens automatically

What you'll see​

After searching, the map shows:

  • Your location: Marked with a pin
  • Nearby sensors: Colored dots indicating current pollution levels
  • Heat map: Color-coded air quality overlay (if enabled)
  • Points of interest: Nearby places that might affect or be affected by air quality

Search tips​

  • Be specific: Include the city or area for common street names
  • Use postcodes: For precise locations in the UK
  • Try landmarks: Searching for well-known places often works better than addresses
  • Zoom first: If searching in a specific area, zoom there first for better results

After searching​

Once you've found a location, you can:

  • View the place card: See current air quality data
  • Save to My Places: Track this location over time
  • Check the heat map: See air quality in the surrounding area
  • Share: Send a link to this location's air quality data

Closing the sidebar​

To view the full map, click the arrow icon to collapse the sidebar. Your searched location remains centered on the map.