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Neighbourhood Intelligence API for South Africa

The Truth Score quantifies neighbourhood quality across 7 dimensions - safety, infrastructure, amenities, and more. One API call, complete area intelligence.

api-request.js
const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.placeiq.co/v1/areas/sandton',
  {
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
  }
);
The Algorithm

Truth Score: 7 Dimensions of Neighbourhood Quality

Our proprietary algorithm combines data from 26+ sources into a single, weighted score that reflects real-world living conditions.

Safety25%

Crime statistics and safety ratings from SAPS data

Infrastructure20%

Power reliability, water, and connectivity status

Service Delivery15%

Municipal services and response times

Market15%

Property valuations and market trends

Amenities10%

Schools, healthcare, and retail access

Environment10%

Air quality and environmental factors

Sentiment5%

Resident feedback and community ratings

response.json
{
  "area": "Sandton",
  "province": "Gauteng",
  "truth_score": 8.4,
  "dimensions": {
    "safety": 7.2,
    "infrastructure": 9.1,
    "service_delivery": 7.8,
    "market": 9.5,
    "amenities": 8.8,
    "environment": 7.5,
    "sentiment": 8.2
  },
  "updated_at": "2026-02-22T08:00:00Z"
}

Data updated every 4 hours from 26+ verified sources

Use Cases

Built for South African PropTech

From banks to property portals, PlaceIQ powers smarter decisions with hyperlocal data.

Banks

Risk Assessment

Enhance home loan decisions with neighbourhood-level risk scoring. Reduce defaults by understanding area dynamics beyond traditional credit data.

Insurers

Premium Calculation

Price policies accurately with granular area data. Factor in crime rates, infrastructure reliability, and emergency service access.

Property Portals

Listing Enhancement

Enrich listings with neighbourhood intelligence. Help buyers understand areas beyond property specs with Trust Scores and local insights.

PropTech Apps

Location Intelligence

Build smarter property apps with real-time neighbourhood data. Power search filters, recommendations, and area comparisons.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, scale as you grow. All prices in South African Rand.

Starter

R499/month

For small apps and testing

  • 1,000 API calls/month
  • 7 dimensions
  • Email support
Most Popular

Growth

R1,999/month

For growing businesses

  • 10,000 API calls/month
  • 7 dimensions + history
  • Priority support
  • Webhooks

Enterprise

R4,999/month

For high-volume applications

  • 100,000 API calls/month
  • All features
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom SLA

Custom

R9,999+/month

For enterprise needs

  • Unlimited calls
  • Custom dimensions
  • On-premise option
  • 24/7 support

Start Building with PlaceIQ Today

Join leading South African PropTech companies using neighbourhood intelligence to power smarter products.

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1,000 free API calls
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