OS MasterMap Address Layer 2

The most complete, comprehensive, national spatial address dataset for the whole of Great Britain

OS MasterMap Address Layer 2 builds on the success of Ordnance Survey's current addressing products by offering significant enhancements such as:

 Alternative geographic addresses

 Classifications

 Objects without a postal address (OWPA)

 Multi-occupancies without a postal addresses (MOWPA)

 Cross-reference function

Summary of the above

Benefits

• More efficient planning and logistics
• Better service provision
• Increased income and profitability
• Rapid response times

Potential Applications

Address Layer 2 offers a wide range of applications for many different sectors, including:

Insurance

Accurately identify individual locations and better manage risk exposure.

Utilities

Identify all premises and assets where services are provided or managed.

Emergency services

Identify incidents with pinpoint accuracy and better manage risk. 

Central and Local Government

Improve the effectiveness of citizen-centric services through knowledge of all residencies including MOWPA.   

Further information

New customers please visit the OS MasterMap new customer page and follow the prompts to register for online delivery of  Address Layer 2. For ordering help and advice contact us via email or on 023 8030 5520.

OS MasterMap Address Layer 2 movie demonstrator

View a short movie demonstrating the features of Address Layer 2  

Ordnance Survey takes Britain’s spatial address data to the next level

A powerful series of enhancements to Ordnance Survey’s most detailed digital address data has been launched, offering significant benefits to customers across Great Britain’s commercial and government sectors.