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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.
Important notice – February 2013
The latest release has some known missing fields in certain postcodes.
This text file shows the small batch affected by the error. We are currently investigating the problem.
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.
Useful links
User guide and technical specification
Important notice- February 2013
The latest release has some known missing fields in certain postcodes. This text file shows the small batch of postcodes affected by the error.
