United Kingdom Postal Codes & Zip Codes - Format, List & Examples

United Kingdom Postal Codes - Format, Structure & Examples by Region

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Access structured postal code data for the United Kingdom, including streets, cities, postal codes, and regional information. Designed for business, analytics, logistics, data enrichment, and location-based applications.

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Dataset Overview

PostcodeZip provides a ready-to-use database covering 1,498,013 streets across 27,175 cities and 1,655,800 postal codes in 4 regions of the United Kingdom.

  • 1,498,013 streets
  • 27,175 cities
  • 1,655,800 postal codes
  • 4 regions

What This Data Can Be Used For

  • Address validation and cleanup
  • Autocomplete for forms and search fields
  • Location-based analytics and reporting
  • Database enrichment and segmentation
  • Logistics, delivery, and route planning
  • Geographic applications and mapping tools

Available Files

Depending on your project, you can choose one or more of the following files:

  • Regions file – administrative regions and subdivisions
  • Locations file – cities and postal codes
  • Streets file – street-level location data

Each file is available as a sample preview before purchase.

Sample Files Preview

Download a sample file or preview a few example rows before purchasing.

Regions File

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Country Code Country Region1 Region2 Region3 Region4
GB United Kingdom British Forces
GB United Kingdom England East of England Hertfordshire St. Albans
GB United Kingdom England East of England Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield

Locations File

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Country Code Country Region City Postal Code
GB United Kingdom England Ab Kettleby LE14 3HS
GB United Kingdom England Ab Kettleby LE14 3HP
GB United Kingdom England Ab Kettleby LE14 3AU

Streets File

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Country Code Country Region City Street Latitude Longitude Elevation
GB United Kingdom England Ab Kettleby Belvoir Avenue 52.799412 -0.929401 141
GB United Kingdom England Ab Kettleby Chapel Close 52.799793 -0.928694 141
GB United Kingdom England Ab Kettleby Chapel Lane 52.799074 -0.928786 141

Sample data for preview purposes only.

Why This Dataset Is Useful

This database makes it easier to work with real geographic data in a structured format. It can help standardize address inputs, improve form completion, match existing customer records, and support internal analysis by city, postal code, street, or region.

It is also useful for teams building applications that rely on real postal and location data, including CRMs, business directories, delivery systems, mapping tools, and reporting platforms.

Data Structure

Depending on the selected file, the dataset may include the following fields:

  • Country code
  • Country name
  • Region
  • City
  • Postal code
  • Street
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Elevation

Formats and Delivery

Files are available in CSV, Excel, SQL, and XML format, depending on the selected product.

After purchase, your files are delivered in a downloadable archive and can be used immediately.

Updates and Purchase

This is a one-time purchase. The dataset is maintained regularly, and additional updates may be available on request.

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