Introducing one of the most comprehensive views of UK commercial property occupation and ownership over time.

We’re excited to announce the release of Commercial Occupant & Owner History — a powerful new dataset that tracks who has occupied and owned commercial properties across the UK, and when those changes occurred. Whether you’re in property investment, retail expansion, insurance, or urban analytics, this dataset gives you the historical context that single-point snapshots simply can’t provide.

The Dataset at a Glance

Metric	Value
Total historical records	3,181,977
Distinct commercial properties	1,130,106
Distinct occupants identified	1,368,254
Distinct commercial owners identified	297,291
Occupancy changes captured	1,335,242
Ownership changes captured	508,910
Refresh rate	Weekly

This isn’t just a list of addresses — it’s a time-series of commercial property activity, capturing the ebb and flow of businesses and landlords across more than a decade of records.

What’s Inside

Each Commercial Occupant & Owner History record links a property to its occupant and owner history, including:

• Property identifiers — URN, UPRN/UDPRN, DAR, title number
• Full address
• Occupant details — name, company number, and “occupant since” date
• Owner details — name, company number, and “owner since” date
• Occupancy & ownership change flags — instantly see where a transition has occurred
• Tenure type — Freehold vs. Leasehold
• Date ranges — from/to dates defining each historical period
• Occupant source — how the occupant was identified (Ratepayer / Name over door)

Occupant Source Breakdown

• Ratepayer records: 1,636,033
• Name over door: 950,046

Tenure Breakdown

• Freehold: 926,565
• Leasehold: 809,119

When Would This Dataset Be Useful?

This dataset shines whenever you need historical depth, change detection, or multi-property portfolio insight. Key use cases include:

Commercial Property Investment & Due Diligence

Understand the occupancy and ownership history of a property before you invest. Has it changed hands frequently? Has the tenant been stable? Change flags let you spot volatility at a glance.

Retail & Franchise Expansion Planning

Identify where major chains (e.g., Greggs, Tesco, William Hill) are switching, and spot gaps in the market. Track which landlords hold large multi-site portfolios and which they are selling.

Insurance & Risk Assessment

Occupancy type and turnover frequency are key risk factors. Historical occupancy data helps underwriters assess exposure and identify high-churn locations.

Portfolio & Landlord Intelligence

Discover the biggest commercial landlords. Our data reveals institutional and corporate owners holding hundreds or thousands of sites allowing you to track changes over time:

Owner	Distinct Properties
EI Group PLC	1,365
SLA Property Company Limited	1,297
Greggs PLC	1,158
Tesco Stores Limited	1,065
Unique Pub Properties Limited	1,048
William Hill Organization Limited	1,035
Punch Partnerships (PTL) Limited	1,021

Urban Planning & Economic Research

Track the changing face of high streets, industrial estates, and commercial districts over time. Identify long-term vacancy trends, business turnover, and regeneration opportunities.

Lending & Credit Analysis

Assess the stability of commercial tenants and borrowers. Frequent ownership changes can signal financial distress or active portfolio churn.

Prospecting & Sales Intelligence

Companies targeting commercial properties — from utilities to facilities management — can use ownership and occupancy signals to prioritise outreach.

Why Commercial Occupant & Owner History Matters

With 1.13 million commercial properties and over 3.18 million historical records, this dataset turns static address lists into a living history of UK commercial real estate. The built-in change flags mean you don’t just see who’s there now — you see who was there before, for how long, and what changed.

Get Started

The Commercial Occupant & Owner History dataset is available now via DoordaOnline. Start exploring the occupancy and ownership patterns that matter to your business.

Have a specific use case in mind? Get in touch to discuss how this data can power your next project.