// OPEN DATA
Urban Observatory
The largest set of publicly available real time urban data in the UK
Urban Observatory is a free public Open Data API with no authentication required. It does not support HTTPS and does not enable CORS.
// FACTS
- Category
- Open Data
- Authentication
- none
- HTTPS
- no
- CORS
- no
- Endpoint
- urbanobservatory.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is Urban Observatory?
Urban Observatory is a free public API in the Open Data category. The largest set of publicly available real time urban data in the UK
Does Urban Observatory require authentication?
No — Urban Observatory can be used immediately without any API keys or authentication.
Is Urban Observatory free?
Yes. Urban Observatory is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.
Does Urban Observatory support HTTPS?
Urban Observatory does not currently support HTTPS — requests are sent over HTTP only.