Ordnance Survey (OS) provides mapping information and services
With access to our free data products, online content, and education resources, we’re helping a wide range of users and industries to make the most of mapping.
Our location data:
Access mapping information for a range of topics such as property boundaries, planning application maps, election maps, and more
Access information on legal boundaries and how to purchase large-scale maps used for planning permission.
Information and guidance on how to obtain maps for planning permission and submission to HM Land Registry.
Use election maps for Great Britain and Northern Ireland to explore the electoral geography of the UK.
Find out about the different services and licences offered by HM Land Registry and Registers of Scotland.
Information and guidance on how to use and access unique property reference numbers (UPRNs).
Find out everything you need to know about field parcel numbers and how they are shown on OS maps.
Discover what OS Field Surveyors do, from mapping urban and rural landscapes with precision to updating property details using advanced GNSS technology.
You can get some historical maps from our map shop, and a whole range of historical products from our Partners
View historical map stockistsSearch for free data products and view technical support to use OS data effectively
Ordnance Survey OpenData products can be downloaded for free with no registration required.
Access useful product and technical support to use OS data products successfully.
View our broad range of resources available for schools and teachers
Bring your geography classes to life with a range of geography and GIS resources from OS.
Mapzone brings geography and mapping to life and is a great resource to use as a teacher.
Discover Digimap for Schools; online geography learning to help your students explore Great Britain.
Discover millions of routes to walk, run and cycle; or plot your own with OS mapping and route planner tools on web and app. Try it for free.
Discover a wide variety of maps, books and outdoor gear! Choose from navigation maps to wall maps or personalised maps. From GPS watches to tents and sleeping bags, visit the OS shop for all your outdoor needs.
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