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United Kingdom postal code prefixes

Browse United Kingdom by postcode prefix. This index groups 3,002 postal identifiers into crawlable ranges with sample localities.

Verified data profile for United Kingdom postal code prefixes

Based on 27,450 records, 3,002 postcode values and 23,576 mapped localities. Coordinate coverage is 100.0%.

27,450
Records
3,002
Postal identifiers
100.0%
Geocoded
AB10
Example code
Postal code Locality Administrative path Coordinates
AB10 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire 57.1437, -2.0981
AB11 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire 57.1437, -2.0981
AB12 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire 57.1437, -2.0981
AB13 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire 57.1086, -2.2392
AB14 Peterculter Scotland 57.0993, -2.2659
AB15 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire 57.1378, -2.1663

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Prefix SW1
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Prefix SE1
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Postal data context

This page is backed by structured postal records, canonical hierarchy links and representative examples from the current database.

Records
27,450
Database rows represented by this canonical route.
Postal identifiers
3,002
Distinct postal code values in this route.
Localities
23,576
Mapped place names or administrative entries.
Coordinate coverage
100.0%
Rows with latitude and longitude available.
Detected format
Alphanumeric outward/inward postcode
UK postcodes combine an outward code and inward code separated by a space.
Example
AB10
Sample code from Aberdeen.
Code Place Hierarchy
AB10 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire
AB11 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire
AB12 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire
AB13 Aberdeen Scotland / Aberdeenshire
AB14 Peterculter Scotland

Useful related pages

Highland
admin_name2 · 1,351 records
Devon
admin_name2 · 894 records
Greater London
admin_name2 · 879 records
North Yorkshire
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Lincolnshire
admin_name2 · 809 records
Norfolk
admin_name2 · 748 records
London
popular_lookup · 57 records
Liverpool
popular_lookup · 20 records
Birmingham
popular_lookup · 18 records
Belfast
popular_lookup · 16 records

Data questions

What is the United Kingdom prefix index for?

It groups postal identifiers into crawlable code ranges with sample localities and links to prefix pages.

When should I use a prefix page?

Use a prefix page when you know the first digits or letters and need matching places with coordinates.

Prefix directory

SW1
19 codes across 54 localities.
Example: SW1 in Balham
SE1
12 codes across 44 localities.
Example: SE1 in Bermondsey
BD1
11 codes across 23 localities.
Example: BD1 in Adwalton
BH1
11 codes across 27 localities.
Example: BH1 in Bearwood
BS2
11 codes across 64 localities.
Example: BS2 in Axbridge
BT1
11 codes across 29 localities.
Example: BT1 in Andersonstown
BT2
11 codes across 41 localities.
Example: BT2 in Aldergrove
BT3
11 codes across 64 localities.
Example: BT3 in Annaclone
BT4
11 codes across 69 localities.
Example: BT4 in Antrim
BT6
11 codes across 47 localities.
Example: BT6 in Aghagallon
CA1
11 codes across 205 localities.
Example: CA1 in Allonby
CF3
11 codes across 93 localities.
Example: CF3 in Abergarw
CT1
11 codes across 71 localities.
Example: CT1 in Acrise Place
EH1
11 codes across 21 localities.
Example: EH1 in Balerno
EH2
11 codes across 44 localities.
Example: EH2 in Arniston Engine
EH3
11 codes across 47 localities.
Example: EH3 in Abercorn
EH4
11 codes across 77 localities.
Example: EH4 in Armadale
EX1
11 codes across 220 localities.
Example: EX1 in Alfington
FK1
11 codes across 97 localities.
Example: FK1 in Alloa
GL1
11 codes across 149 localities.
Example: GL1 in Alderley
GU1
11 codes across 44 localities.
Example: GU1 in Aldershot
GU2
11 codes across 68 localities.
Example: GU2 in Balls Cross
HP1
11 codes across 82 localities.
Example: HP1 in Ashendon
HU1
11 codes across 101 localities.
Example: HU1 in Aldbrough
IP1
11 codes across 191 localities.
Example: IP1 in Akenham
IP2
11 codes across 192 localities.
Example: IP2 in Alburgh
IV1
11 codes across 184 localities.
Example: IV1 in Abersky
IV4
11 codes across 121 localities.
Example: IV4 in Achnacloich
KA1
11 codes across 82 localities.
Example: KA1 in Adamhill
KA2
11 codes across 102 localities.
Example: KA2 in Aldons
KT1
11 codes across 27 localities.
Example: KT1 in Addlestone
LA1
11 codes across 107 localities.
Example: LA1 in Aldingham
LE1
11 codes across 211 localities.
Example: LE1 in Ab Kettleby
LS1
11 codes across 31 localities.
Example: LS1 in Adel
LS2
11 codes across 77 localities.
Example: LS2 in Aberford
ME1
11 codes across 101 localities.
Example: ME1 in Addington
MK1
11 codes across 91 localities.
Example: MK1 in Addington
NE2
11 codes across 53 localities.
Example: NE2 in Backworth
NE3
11 codes across 25 localities.
Example: NE3 in Boldon
NE4
11 codes across 88 localities.
Example: NE4 in Acomb
NG1
11 codes across 108 localities.
Example: NG1 in Alverton
NR1
11 codes across 273 localities.
Example: NR1 in Acle
NR2
11 codes across 163 localities.
Example: NR2 in Antingham
PA1
11 codes across 24 localities.
Example: PA1 in Ardgowan
PA2
11 codes across 231 localities.
Example: PA2 in Achadacaie
PA6
11 codes across 55 localities.
Example: PA6 in Achamore
PE2
11 codes across 129 localities.
Example: PE2 in Addlethorpe
PH1
11 codes across 190 localities.
Example: PH1 in Aberfeldy
PH3
11 codes across 160 localities.
Example: PH3 in Aberchalder
PL1
11 codes across 190 localities.
Example: PL1 in Albaston
PL2
11 codes across 132 localities.
Example: PL2 in Bellever
PO1
11 codes across 67 localities.
Example: PO1 in Alverstoke
PO3
11 codes across 75 localities.
Example: PO3 in Alverstone
RG2
11 codes across 134 localities.
Example: RG2 in Arborfield
RH1
11 codes across 115 localities.
Example: RH1 in Adversane
RM1
11 codes across 24 localities.
Example: RM1 in Aveley
SA1
11 codes across 147 localities.
Example: SA1 in Aber Bowlan
SG1
11 codes across 89 localities.
Example: SG1 in Albury
ST1
11 codes across 131 localities.
Example: ST1 in Acton Trussell
SY1
11 codes across 201 localities.
Example: SY1 in Aberhafesp
TA1
11 codes across 85 localities.
Example: TA1 in Aller
TN1
11 codes across 121 localities.
Example: TN1 in Ash, Sevenoaks
TN2
11 codes across 128 localities.
Example: TN2 in Aldington
TN3
11 codes across 94 localities.
Example: TN3 in Ashburnham Place
TR1
11 codes across 119 localities.
Example: TR1 in Ashton
TS1
11 codes across 57 localities.
Example: TS1 in Boosbeck
TS2
11 codes across 45 localities.
Example: TS2 in Billingham
TW1
11 codes across 25 localities.
Example: TW1 in Ashford
YO1
11 codes across 133 localities.
Example: YO1 in Acklam
AB3
10 codes across 267 localities.
Example: AB30 in Aberdeen
BN1
10 codes across 57 localities.
Example: BN1 in Amberley
CA2
10 codes across 32 localities.
Example: CA2 in Arlecdon
CH4
10 codes across 31 localities.
Example: CH4 in Bidston
CM1
10 codes across 65 localities.
Example: CM1 in Billericay
DA1
10 codes across 35 localities.
Example: DA1 in Belvedere
DN1
10 codes across 113 localities.
Example: DN1 in Adlingfleet
DN3
10 codes across 53 localities.
Example: DN3 in Armthorpe
EX3
10 codes across 193 localities.
Example: EX3 in Abbotsham
IV2
10 codes across 290 localities.
Example: IV2 in Achany
LL2
10 codes across 118 localities.
Example: LL20 in Abergele
LL3
10 codes across 43 localities.
Example: LL30 in Aberdyfi
LL4
10 codes across 63 localities.
Example: LL40 in Abergwynant
LL6
10 codes across 70 localities.
Example: LL60 in Aberffraw
NE1
10 codes across 58 localities.
Example: NE1 in Benton Square
NE6
10 codes across 177 localities.
Example: NE6 in Acklington
NN1
10 codes across 131 localities.
Example: NN1 in Abthorpe
OX1
10 codes across 169 localities.
Example: OX1 in Abingdon
PA3
10 codes across 240 localities.
Example: PA3 in Accurrach
PA4
10 codes across 75 localities.
Example: PA4 in Aoradh
PA7
10 codes across 59 localities.
Example: PA7 in Acha
PE3
10 codes across 137 localities.
Example: PE3 in Anmer
SA3
10 codes across 158 localities.
Example: SA3 in Aberarad
SA4
10 codes across 151 localities.
Example: SA4 in Aber
SA6
10 codes across 172 localities.
Example: SA6 in Abercastle
SE2
10 codes across 29 localities.
Example: SE2 in Abbey Wood
BN2
9 codes across 57 localities.
Example: BN2 in Alciston
BS3
9 codes across 31 localities.
Example: BS3 in Abson
BT5
9 codes across 44 localities.
Example: BT5 in Aghadowey
BT7
9 codes across 46 localities.
Example: BT7 in Ardboe
CF4
9 codes across 55 localities.
Example: CF40 in Aber-llia
DL1
9 codes across 154 localities.
Example: DL1 in Aldbrough St John
KW1
9 codes across 307 localities.
Example: KW1 in Aberscross
LL1
9 codes across 122 localities.
Example: LL11 in Acrefair
LL5
9 codes across 151 localities.
Example: LL51 in Aber
LL7
9 codes across 25 localities.
Example: LL70 in Benllech
PE1
9 codes across 149 localities.
Example: PE1 in Abbotsley
SK1
9 codes across 114 localities.
Example: SK1 in Adlington
TR2
9 codes across 76 localities.
Example: TR2 in Amalebra
WC1
9 codes across 8 localities.
Example: WC1 in Bloomsbury
WF1
9 codes across 26 localities.
Example: WF1 in Allerton Bywater
BA1
8 codes across 110 localities.
Example: BA1 in Ashton Common
CH6
8 codes across 13 localities.
Example: CH6 in Bagillt
CO1
8 codes across 86 localities.
Example: CO1 in Acton
CV3
8 codes across 115 localities.
Example: CV3 in Admington
EC1
8 codes across 13 localities.
Example: EC1 in Aldersgate
EC2
8 codes across 11 localities.
Example: EC2 in Bank
EC4
8 codes across 8 localities.
Example: EC4 in Blackfriars
GL5
8 codes across 123 localities.
Example: GL5 in Adlestrop
KY1
8 codes across 149 localities.
Example: KY1 in Abercrombie
MK4
8 codes across 102 localities.
Example: MK4 in Ampthill
NP1
8 codes across 5 localities.
Example: NP10 in Abertillery
OL1
8 codes across 34 localities.
Example: OL1 in Bacup
PH2
8 codes across 141 localities.
Example: PH2 in Aberarder
SN1
8 codes across 150 localities.
Example: SN1 in Alderton
SS1
8 codes across 26 localities.
Example: SS1 in Basildon
WA1
8 codes across 42 localities.
Example: WA1 in Altrincham
WV1
8 codes across 65 localities.
Example: WV1 in Acton Round
AB1
7 codes across 2 localities.
Example: AB10 in Aberdeen
BH2
7 codes across 113 localities.
Example: BH2 in Arne
BS1
7 codes across 16 localities.
Example: BS1 in Avonmouth
DG1
7 codes across 108 localities.
Example: DG1 in Ae Village
EC3
7 codes across 8 localities.
Example: EC3 in Aldgate
GU3
7 codes across 89 localities.
Example: GU3 in Alton
IV5
7 codes across 117 localities.
Example: IV5 in Achintee
NG2
7 codes across 109 localities.
Example: NG2 in Askham
NR3
7 codes across 79 localities.
Example: NR3 in Aldeby
OX2
7 codes across 19 localities.
Example: OX2 in Bicester
PH4
7 codes across 32 localities.
Example: PH4 in A'Chill
PL3
7 codes across 58 localities.
Example: PL3 in Blisland
RG1
7 codes across 53 localities.
Example: RG1 in Ashford Hill
SY2
7 codes across 168 localities.
Example: SY2 in Aber-cywarch
TD1
7 codes across 119 localities.
Example: TD1 in Abbey St Bathans
WC2
7 codes across 12 localities.
Example: WC2 in Aldwych
WR1
7 codes across 102 localities.
Example: WR1 in Abberton
WS1
7 codes across 51 localities.
Example: WS1 in Abbots Bromley
AB5
6 codes across 320 localities.
Example: AB51 in Aberchirder
BD2
6 codes across 109 localities.
Example: BD2 in Airton
CB2
6 codes across 87 localities.
Example: CB2 in Abbey Ward
CH2
6 codes across 11 localities.
Example: CH2 in Backford
CH3
6 codes across 38 localities.
Example: CH3 in Aldersey Green
CM2
6 codes across 39 localities.
Example: CM2 in Allen's Green
DE1
6 codes across 57 localities.
Example: DE1 in Alrewas
DY1
6 codes across 63 localities.
Example: DY1 in Acton
EH5
6 codes across 28 localities.
Example: EH5 in Addiewell
EX2
6 codes across 148 localities.
Example: EX2 in Abbots Bickington
HP2
6 codes across 48 localities.
Example: HP2 in Aldbury
KT2
6 codes across 17 localities.
Example: KT2 in Ashtead
NP2
6 codes across 6 localities.
Example: NP20 in Caldicot
SO1
6 codes across 20 localities.
Example: SO14 in Bassett
SO2
6 codes across 82 localities.
Example: SO20 in Ashley
TA2
6 codes across 98 localities.
Example: TA2 in Adsborough
TQ1
6 codes across 86 localities.
Example: TQ1 in Abbotskerswell
YO2
6 codes across 118 localities.
Example: YO21 in Acaster Malbis
AB2
5 codes across 19 localities.
Example: AB21 in Aberdeen
AB4
5 codes across 223 localities.
Example: AB41 in Aldie
BB1
5 codes across 25 localities.
Example: BB1 in Barley
BN4
5 codes across 12 localities.
Example: BN41 in Ashurst
BS4
5 codes across 5 localities.
Example: BS4 in Brislington
CV1
5 codes across 39 localities.
Example: CV1 in Ansley
DE7
5 codes across 47 localities.
Example: DE7 in Aston on Trent
IP3
5 codes across 60 localities.
Example: IP3 in Ampton
IV3
5 codes across 130 localities.
Example: IV3 in Abriachan
LA2
5 codes across 77 localities.
Example: LA2 in Abbeystead
LN1
5 codes across 121 localities.
Example: LN1 in Aby
NE8
5 codes across 2 localities.
Example: NE8 in Gateshead
NG3
5 codes across 114 localities.
Example: NG3 in Aisby
RG4
5 codes across 26 localities.
Example: RG4 in Barkham
SA7
5 codes across 54 localities.
Example: SA7 in Angle
SO4
5 codes across 61 localities.
Example: SO40 in Ashurst
TF1
5 codes across 60 localities.
Example: TF1 in Adeney

Format and coverage

FormatAlphanumeric outward/inward postcode
ExampleSW1A 1AA
Local termspostcode, UK postcode, postal code