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Code-Point

Code-Point overlaid on OS MasterMap Topography Layer map extract

Code-Point® provides a precise geographical location, to a resolution of 1 metre, for each postcode unit in the United Kingdom.
It is ideal for a variety of uses including planning A to B journeys, performing analysis, managing assets (such as premises) and utilising postcode lookups or if Northern Ireland postcodes are required.
Here Code-Point is overlaid on OS MasterMap® Topography Layer.

Features and benefits

Cogs

  • An economical planning or marketing tool if you don’t require individual addresses.
  • Includes National Health Service and local government area codes down to ward level.

Suggested uses

Cogs and men

  • Market analysis and profiling
  • Statistical analysis
  • Crime pattern analysis
  • Health / Epidemiology profiling
  • Resource allocation
  • Sales targeting
  • Route planning

Technical details

Format: Comma separated values (CSV).

Data structure: Vector.

Attributes: Includes postcode units, eastings, northings, NHS® health authority codes, administrative codes, PO box indicator and types of delivery points.

Update frequency: Quarterly – February, May, August and November.

Supply: CD.

Coverage: Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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For general enquiries, complaints, feedback or suggestions, email: customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk or call us on 08456 05 05 05