OS Downloads API

The OS Downloads API lets you script and automate your downloads of OS OpenData and OS Premium data. This can be a huge time saver and make your data pipelines more efficient.

  • Networks
  • API
  • OS OpenData Plan (FREE)
  • Premium Plan
  • Public Sector Plan
  • Energy & Infrastructure Plan

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What OS Downloads API provides you with

Frictionless open data

Anybody can use the OS Downloads API to discover what OS OpenData products are available. Check which coverage and formats are available before downloading, all without needing an API key.

Download detailed Premium data

The OS Downloads API can be used to download Premium data packages that you've licensed.

Improve efficiency

With OS Downloads API you can improve the efficiency of finding and downloading data, automating elements of your data pipeline. It's designed to be flexible and work with many different tools and libraries. Additional metadata about each product ensures you have the right data for your needs.

OS Downloads API

Technical information

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Specifications

Use cases

Reduce your data management overheads and increase your time to value.

Access
  • API
Data theme
  • Multiple
Data structure
Dependent on the product downloaded
Coverage
Great Britain
Format
  • RESTful API
OS Data Hub plan
  • OS OpenData Plan (FREE)
  • Premium Plan
  • Public Sector Plan
  • Energy & Infrastructure Plan

Documents and Support

Getting started guides

  • OS Downloads API getting started guide
    The Getting Started Guide provides instructions for using the product in different software applications. Users with limited technical knowledge will be able to follow this guide.
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Technical specification

Additional information

API key requirements

Anybody can use OS Downloads API to discover and download OS OpenData products. This functionality does not require an OS Data Hub account or key. You will need a key to download Premium data packages.

Access to metadata and images

The API has a number of resources which includes product metadata and a set of thumbnail images.

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What you get

Key features
  • Frictionless open data
  • Download detailed Premium data
  • Improve efficiency
Category
Networks
Access
  • API
Data structure
Dependent on the product downloaded
Update frequency
Depending on the product downloaded

How to access

OS OpenData APIs are free

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