BGS Sensor Data API

We collect data from sensors located throughout the UK and beyond capturing information on properties such as groundwater temperature and levels, barometric air pressure and motion sensors. We have recently started collecting information related to the energy efficiency of buildings and have developed techniques for incorporating data from sensors operated by other institutions. Some of the data we collect is available through the sensor API and sensor dashboard which provides easy access to the

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What's in it

Data offered docs-verified: groundwater temperature · groundwater level · barometric air pressure · motion sensor data · building energy efficiency sensor data
Coverage docs-verified: UK and beyond; metadata extent 49.5°N to 61.0°N, 8.0°W to 2.0°E
Update frequency docs-verified: continual
Access docs-verified: No authentication listed in metadata; pricing not stated. Access constraints: BGS/NERC copyright, no reproduction or transmission without prior permission of the copyright holder.

Useful for

Use cases llm-inferred: Groundwater level and temperature baseline from nearest sensor for site investigation or FRA context · Barometric air pressure series for compensating groundwater logger readings · Groundwater trend review for dewatering or foundation design inputs
Audience llm-inferred: hydrologists · hydrogeologists · geotechnical engineers · environmental consultants

Limitations

Constraints docs-verified: Only some collected data is available through the sensor API · Access constraints: no reproduction without permission; no warranty on quality or accuracy; use at customer's own risk · No API endpoint, authentication method or data format is stated in the docs text

Licence: ["The copyright of materials derived from the British Geological Survey's work is vested in the Natural Environment Research Council [NERC]. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in an
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Provenance & evidence

Listed in data.gov.uk public catalogue API on 2026-10-16; relevance/value screened (haiku).

Metadata observed 14/10/2026 · research sweep: sweep-2026-10-16 (data.gov.uk)