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This is a list of postcode districts in the United Kingdom and Crown Dependencies. A group of postcode districts with the same alphabetical prefix is called a postcode area. All, or part, of one or more postcode districts are grouped into post towns. [1]
- Outward Code
- Inward Code
- Postcode Area
- District Code
- Sub-District Code
- Sector
- Unit
The outward code is the first half of a postcode (before the space). Some are non-geographic, i.e. does not divulge the location. Distinguishing features include: 1. 2-4 characters long 2. Always begins with a letter 3. May end with a number or letter Examples of outward codes include: 1. L1 2. W1A 3. RH1 4. RH10 5. SE1P CSV Download full list of U...
The inward code is the second half of a postcode (after the space). The inward code assists in the delivery of post within a postal district. Its distinguishing features are: 1. Exactly 3 characters long 2. Always begins with a number Examples of inward codes: 1. 0NY 2. 7GZ 3. 7HF 4. 8JQ CSV Download full list of UK inward codes.
The postcode area is the longest initial string of letters in a postcode. Examples include: 1. L(Liverpool) 2. EH(Edinburgh) 3. BT(Northern Ireland) Check our list of postcode areasfor reference. CSV Download full list of UK postcode areas.
The district code is part of the outward code. It is between two and four characters long. It does not include the trailing letter found in some outcodes. Examples of district codes include: 1. L1 2. W1 3. RH1 4. RH10 5. SE1 CSV Download full list of UK postcode districts.
The sub-district code is part of the outward code. It is often not present, only existing in particularly high density London districts. It is between three and four characters long. It does include the trailing letter omitted from the district. Examples of Sub-District codes: 1. W1A 2. EC1A 3. NW1W 4. E1W 5. SE1P CSV Download full list of UK postc...
The postcode sector is made up of the postcode district, the single space, and the first character of the inward code. It is between four and six characters long (including the single space). Examples of postcode sectors: 1. SW1W 0 2. PO16 7 3. GU16 7 4. L1 8 5. CV1 4 CSV Download full list of UK postcode sectors.
The postcode unit is the last two letters of a postcode. Each postcode unit generally represents: 1. a street 2. part of a street 3. a single address 4. a group of properties 5. a single property 6. a sub-section of the property 7. an individual organisation or (for instance Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) 8. a subsection of the organisation T...
The initial postcode system evolved from named postal districts introduced in London and other large cities from 1857. London was divided into numbered subdivisions in 1917, which extended to other cities by 1934. Each postcode area contains multiple post towns and districts.
Each postcode area is further divided into post towns and postcode districts. [1] There are on average 20 postcode districts to a postcode area, [1] with ZE having the lowest (3) and BT the highest (81). The London post town is instead divided into several postcode areas. [2]
Oct 7, 2024 · A UK postcode district is made up of a postcode area and one or two numbers that define and split the area into smaller geographical areas. Each area is typically split into 21 districts, although this can vary.
Postcode district is made of the postcode area plus one or two digits. Examples of postcode districts include "SO15", "DN16", "RH10" or "SE1P". Postcode sector is made up of the postcode district, the single space, and one more alphanumeric.
This is a full list of postcode districts in the UK: AB10 postcode district. AB11 postcode district. AB12 postcode district. AB13 postcode district. AB14 postcode district. AB15 postcode district. AB16 postcode district. AB21 postcode district.
