Keyfinder searching works similarly to Singleline searching: the user types in the search term, and Pro Web returns the address that matches the search in the picklist.

Keyfinder searching can only be used with certain datasets that contain a logical reverse search key, for example:

  • United Kingdom with Gas contains a Meter Number (MPRN).
  • United Kingdom with Land and Property Gazetteer (LPG) contains a Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN).
  • United States with Names contains US telephone numbers.

Pro Web enables users to search on a key search term. For example:

  • 1200932587643 (Electricity Meter Number)
  • 6177911428 (US telephone number)

When users submit a search, each component of the entered information becomes a subject of the search. Telephone numbers undergo pre-processing to allow a variety of formats to be searched on successfully.

Search examples

These searches usually involve the following stages:

  1. The user enters the key search term and performs a search.
  2. Typically the key search term only matches one address, and the full address is returned.
    If more than one possible match is found, the user can select the required address from a picklist, and the full address is returned.

This example shows how the users would search for an address using a gas meter number (MPRN). The users can use the same search technique to search for an electricity meter number (MPAN), or a gas or electricity meter serial number.

  1. Select the Key Search method.
  2. Select the required data mapping from the Datamap list. Ensure that the selected data mapping contains United Kingdom with Gas data.
  3. Enter the MPRN, 2480281510, and click Search.
    The full address is returned to the confirm address screen.

This example shows how the users would search for an address using a unique property reference number (UPRN).

  1. Select the Key Search method.
  2. Select the required data mapping from the Datamap list. Ensure that the selected data mapping contains Land and Property Gazetteer (LPG) data.
  3. Enter the UPRN, 100110173454, and click Search.
    The full address is returned to the confirm address screen.

This example shows how the users would search for an address using a telephone number.

  1. Select Key Search method.

  2. Select the required data mapping from Datamap list. Ensure that the selected data mapping contains Names (NAM) data.

  3. Enter the telephone number, 6177911428, and click Search.

    A picklist is returned containing the property details and a list of all registered occupants.

    User can return the full address without a name by clicking the premises number at the top of the list.

    Alternatively, they can click on the required resident and the name and full address is returned.

Pro API

Address search types