UK postal code
Introducing the "UK Postcode Finder" – your go-to tool for effortlessly locating postcodes across the UK. Simply enter your address, and our intuitive system will instantly provide the corresponding postcode.
For added convenience, you can also find postcodes by clicking directly on the map. This user-friendly feature ensures accurate and quick results, making your search for UK postcodes smoother than ever.
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Instructions for using the UK postcode finder tool
- Enter Address: Type the full address into the provided search box.
- Use Autocomplete: As you type, suggestions will appear to help you find the correct address.
- Click on the Map: If you prefer, you can click directly on the map to pinpoint the location.
- Get Postcode: Once the address is entered or selected, the tool will provide the corresponding postcode.
- Worldwide Coverage: The map click feature covers areas worldwide, allowing you to find postcodes globally.
- UK and USA Support: The autocomplete feature specifically provides accurate postcode (or ZIP code) information for addresses within the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Postal Codes of Cities
The postcodes are alphanumeric, and are variable in length: ranging from six to eight characters long. Each postal code consists of four parts: postcode area, postcode district, postcode sector and postcode unit.
The postcode area is either one or two characters long and is all letters. Examples of postcode areas include "SO" for Southampton, "BN" for Brighton and "DN" for Doncaster.
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. It is between four and six characters long (including the single space).
Examples of postcode sectors include "SO15 2", "DN16 1". The postcode unit is two characters added to the end of the postcode sector. Examples of postcode units include " SO15 2GB ", " DN16 1EX ", " LS9 8UL ", or "L1 8JQ".
What geographical areas are covered by the autocomplete feature on postal-code.co.uk?
The autocomplete feature in the UK postcode finder tool covers both the UK and the USA, providing accurate postcode (zipcode in the US) information for addresses within the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
What geographical areas are covered by the map click feature?
The map click feature provides extensive coverage, allowing you to find postcodes not only within the UK but also in locations worldwide.
This global reach ensures that no matter where you are, you can easily access postcode information with just a click on the map.
You can search for postcode by search or by point on the map. The procedure are called, forward geocoding and reverse geocoding.
In forward geocoding the user gets the coordinates and the postcode from the address. In reverse geocoding the user gets the address and the postcode from the coordinates.
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