Connectivity Tool

What the tool does

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• display how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport
• plot new transport routes to understand how these would affect an area’s connectivity

There is also a limited version of the tool (Connectivity Tool Lite) that anyone can access.

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Connectivity Tool Lite - no registration needed

Connectivity Tool Lite is available to anyone without registration.

You can use Connectivity Tool Lite to see how any location in England and Wales is connected to everyday services by walking, driving, cycling and public transport.

It doesn’t include interactive features, such as plotting new transport routes.

GuidanceUnderstand the data

Read guidanceabout on: 

• how to interpret connectivity scores

• the method used to calculate connectivity scores and download the data.

Support and feedback

If you have any problems using the tool or you want to provide feedback, you can contact us at connectivity@dft.gov.uk.