Commercial Occupant Data

17 NOVEMBER 2023
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Commercial Occupant Data and Non-Domestic Occupant Data

Our Commercial Occupant Data and Non-Domestic Occupant Data provides the name of the company or organisation paying business rates to a local authority at an address level. This dataset includes charities and local community groups, such as Scouts and similar organisations, but excludes individuals to comply with GDPR regulations.

Key Features of the Commercial Occupant Data:
  • Occupant Information: The data lists the name of the organisation or company paying business rates, along with the date their liability started (in most cases). Unlike other sources that focus on “the name over the door,” this data identifies the entity responsible for paying rates.
  • Property Details: While internal property details (e.g., size and use) and the rateable value are included in the Business Rates datasets, this dataset focuses on the registered company or organisation at each location.
  • Company Matching: The data includes matched company names and numbers, allowing users to view all the locations occupied by a company, even when operating under different brand names or franchise arrangements. For example, while McDonald’s has numerous locations, this dataset reveals the specific franchisee operating each outlet.
  • Coverage: The dataset covers 85% of English and Welsh Local Authorities and is updated monthly. Refresh frequency depends on the local authority, with some updating monthly and others annually. We aim to provide the latest available data each month.
Use Cases:
  • Company Location Mapping: Easily link companies to specific locations, understand their geographic footprint, and ascertain the number of units an organisation operates from.
  • Business Rates Analysis: Identify what an occupant is expected to pay in business rates and obtain details about the property size and usage.
  • Franchise Insights: Distinguish between corporate-owned and franchised locations for brands such as McDonald’s or other multi-location organisations.
Benefits:

This dataset is especially useful for businesses conducting market analysis, property valuation, or investigating occupancy patterns across regions. It provides actionable insights not available in standard property or business rate datasets.

FrequentlyAsked Questions

What is commercial occupant data?

Commercial occupant data, also known as non-domestic occupant data, is information about which organisations are responsible for paying business rates at non-residential addresses. It covers businesses, charities, and community groups but excludes private individuals to comply with GDPR. The focus is on identifying the legal occupant connected to a commercial property.

What information does commercial occupant data include?

This data typically shows the name of the organisation paying business rates, the start date of their liability at that address, and matched company names with registration numbers. It also makes it possible to link all the locations occupied by the same company, even when they operate under different brands or franchises. While detailed property characteristics such as size, use, and rateable value come from Business Rates datasets, commercial occupant data focuses on identifying the registered occupant.

What are the uses and benefits of commercial occupant data?

Commercial occupant data can be used to understand a company’s geographic footprint, analyse business rates obligations, and distinguish between corporate-owned and franchised locations. It also supports market research, competitor analysis, property valuation, and investment decisions by offering insights into occupancy patterns across different regions.

Get the Commerical Occupant Data

For more detailed insights into companies and their location associations, explore our Property data product which provides extensive Company Data linked to UK addresses.

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