London postal code
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London information
Population: 8754710
Elevation: 8m (26ft)
County: Greater London
Country: England
London has 8m (26ft) altitude.
The coordinates of London are: 51.5073509 lat, -0.1277583 lng.
London belongs to Greater London County. London belongs to England. England is constituent country of United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom (UK) comprises four countries: England, Scotland and Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.
Elements of a Postcode
The first part of the Postcode e.g. PO1 is called the outward code as it identifies the town or district to which the letter is to be sent for further sorting.
The second part of the postcode e.g. 1EB is called the inward code.
This identifies the particular sector in the town or district to which the letter has been delivered and a thoroughfare, part of a thoroughfare or an individual address within that sector. The maximum number of delivery points covered by one postcode is 100 and the average is 15.
Postcode Area
This is the largest geographical unit of the postcode.
Each one comprises one or two alpha characters generally chosen to be a mnemonic of the area e.g. MK for Milton Keynes, SO for Southampton. There are currently 124 Postcode areas including Guernsey (GY) Jersey (JE) and the Isle of Man (IM).
Postcode District
Each postcode area is divided into a number of districts which are represented by the numerical portion of each part of the postcode.
These numbers range from 0 to 99 e.g. MK42. In London a further alpha character is used to divide some districts into sub divisions e.g. EC1A.
Postcode sectors
Sectors are numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0.
It should be noted that when sorting postcodes into order, sector 0 is the tenth sector rather than the first.
UK London postcode finder
This online tool find UK postcode in city of London. Users can input an address within London, and the tool will provide the corresponding postcode.
Additionally, users can perform reverse searches by clicking on a point on the map within London, and the tool will provide the postcode and address of that location.
It's a handy tool for finding and verifying postal codes within the city.
Why someone needs postcode in London?
Someone needs a postcode in London primarily for accurate and efficient mail and package delivery, as postcodes ensure that items are sorted and delivered to the correct addresses.
Additionally, postcodes are crucial for navigation and location services, helping people find specific places and plan routes using GPS devices and online maps.
Lastly, postcodes are important for accessing various services, such as utilities and emergency services, which rely on postcode information to determine service availability and respond quickly to incidents.
Can users search for postcodes by entering a partial address?
Yes, the user can search for a London British postcode by entering only a partial address. The autocomplete feature proposes some possible addresses, and the user selects the desired address to display the postcode for that address.
Which are London main postal region?
The postal regions within London are divided into several areas, each denoted by one or two letters at the beginning of the postcode.
Here are some of the main postal regions within London:
Central London: This includes areas such as Westminster (W), Kensington and Chelsea (SW), Camden (NW), and parts of the City of London (EC).
East London: This includes areas such as Tower Hamlets (E), Hackney (E), Newham (E), and Barking and Dagenham (IG).
West London: This includes areas such as Hammersmith and Fulham (W), Ealing (W), Hounslow (TW), and parts of Kensington and Chelsea (SW).
North London: This includes areas such as Islington (N), Camden (NW), Barnet (EN/NW), and Enfield (EN).
South London: This includes areas such as Lambeth (SE), Southwark (SE), Lewisham (SE), and parts of Wandsworth (SW).
These regions are further divided into smaller postcode areas, each covering a specific geographic area within London.
This webpage allows users to find UK London postcode online.