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Code-Point

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

- 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

- 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.



