Open Data
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Open Data
Urban Observatory
The largest set of publicly available real time urban data in the UK.
Urban Observatory API is a free Open Data API that requires no API key, is only available over HTTP and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- No
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Open Data
Visit documentation ↗urbanobservatory.ac.uk
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Urban Observatory API FAQ
Is the Urban Observatory API free?
Yes. The Urban Observatory API is listed in the Open Data category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the Urban Observatory API require an API key?
No. The Urban Observatory API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the Urban Observatory API from the browser?
Not directly. The Urban Observatory API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.
Does the Urban Observatory API support HTTPS?
No. The Urban Observatory API is only available over plain HTTP, which browsers block on HTTPS sites. Call it from a server instead.