Radius map tool
Measure a custom radius around any point on the map.
Use the Locus radius map tool to click a centre point, choose an edge point, and draw a custom radius circle around a possible site or demand driver.
Live map workflow
Site scouting tools
Open the map and turn on the radius tool beside the ruler.
Click the centre point, then click the edge of the radius you want to measure.
Locus draws the radius circle and labels the radius directly on the map.
Site scouting advantage
A quick map check that stays connected to the decision.
Locus keeps simple map tools close to the business panel, Ask Locus, and commercial property workflows, so users can move from inspection to evidence without rebuilding the same context elsewhere.
A radius is the fastest way to explain a rough catchment, especially before a full research run is worth spending.
Locus separates the custom radius tool from the business search radius, so users can measure freely without accidentally changing the analysis settings.
The circle can be used with commercial property pins, local context, and Ask Locus prompts when comparing candidate premises.
Practical use cases
Built for local business and property decisions.
These tools work best when they sit beside demographics, competitors, available premises, and Ask Locus, so a quick map check can become a proper site assessment.
Measure a custom radius from a unit, station, car park, competitor, or demand driver.
Use the radius circle as a quick visual check before changing the full search catchment.
Use the radius as a simple first pass before deeper travel-time analysis.
Related map tools
Win the quick checks first.
FAQ
Is a radius map the same as a catchment area?
A measured radius is a custom circle from a chosen centre point. Locus also has a separate search radius control for business catchments and travel-time tools for real access checks.
Which radius should I use?
Use 1 mile for walkable local businesses, 3 miles for broader neighbourhood checks, and 5 miles for destination or car-led concepts. Locus can also tune radius by business type.
Ready to inspect a real site?
Open the map, choose a location, and keep the tool results next to the full site context.