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OS Power BI Map Visual Documentation
OS Power BI Map Visual is a tool for creating high-quality and insightful maps within Power BI, utilising OS mapping data. It's a highly flexible open source product, satisfying a wide range of use cases for customers through the creation of point and choropleth maps.
An example of data mapped onto an OS background map using OS Power BI Map Visual.
Key features
Easily create choropleth (fill) or point maps on an OS basemap in Power BI
Combine points and polygons on the same map to enable greater insights
Provides easy access to hundreds of commonly used Office for National Statistics (ONS) boundaries such as Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) / Middle Layer Super Output Areas (MSOAs) and wards without needing to import your own separate geometry files
Drag-and-drop geocoding for longitude / latitude, postcodes, Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) and Eastings / Northings
Use custom geometries within your map (GeoJSON or WKT)
Enable two-way interaction between the map and other visuals (graphs, charts, tables, etc.) within your report
Highly customisable map formatting and styling options
Built with security in mind for data protection
Product supply
The visual has been designed to work with both the web app / cloud and desktop versions of Power BI (version 2.142.1277.0 64-bit, April 2025). Older versions of the software aren't guaranteed to work with the OS Power BI Map Visual. Your Power BI administrator will need to have enabled the use of third-party custom visuals for this product to work.
Use of the visual requires an OS Maps API Key from the OS Data Hub. If you’re unsure if your organisation is registered on the OS Data Hub or who your admin is, chances are it's someone in your geospatial / GIS team.
This product is provided for free under an open source MIT licence. It is maintained on a best-efforts basis only by a small team and no guarantees are made regarding suitability or availability.
What's next?
OS Power BI Map Visual Getting Started Guide
The getting started guide provides instructions for using the OS Power BI Map Visual tool. Users with limited technical knowledge will be able to follow this guide.
OS Power BI Map Visual FAQs
The FAQs page provides answers to common questions users may have about using the OS Power BI Map Visual. It offers quick responses and useful solutions to queries about this product.
