Getting started
The source of data to create Code-Point has changed from Address-Point® to the Postal Address Location Feed (PALF) from Geoplace. This has resulted in a more granular capture of address points, to two decimal places.
You will notice that some of the address points have moved, generally by less than 1 metre. This is a one-off change because of the change in feeds.
User guide (PDF)
Code-Point is recreated quarterly using updates from Ordnance Survey field surveys and addressing data.
Release note (PDF)
Technical information
Technical specification (PDF)
This technical specification was updated in November 2019.
Specifications
Key Features | What this product offers |
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Format | Comma Separated Values (CSV) and GeoPackage |
Data structure | Vector |
Attributes | Postcode units, eastings, northings, positional quality indicator, NHS regional health authority code, NHS health authority code, country code, administrative county code, administrative district code and administrative ward code. |
Update frequency | Quarterly – February, May, August and November |
Supply | Online download |
Coverage | Great Britain |