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About postal codes in the UK
This UK postcode areas map depicts the boundaries of all 5-digit postal code areas in the United Kingdom. This postal code system is developed by the UK national postal service (Royal Mail) to divide the United Kingdom in different areas. With this system each UK region gets a unique code and locations can be found easily.
Postal codes in the UK are also known as postcodes. The initial postcode system divided London and other large cities in the UK. A full postcode designates an area with a number of addresses or a single major delivery point.
Postal code structure of the United Kingdom
This map depicts the boundaries of the 5-digit postal codes or districts in the United Kingdom. These 5-digit postal codes contain the following characteristics and features:
- The first and second digit feature a specific local town or bigger metropolitan area, like London
- The second one or two digits feature a specific region and are followed by a space
- The last part of the UK postal codes consist of one number and two letters. This is called an arbitrary code.
Current postal code range of the UK
The current postal code (postal code) range of the United Kingdom (UK) is: AB10 1 – ZE3 9. The lowest 5-digit postal code (AB10 1) starts in Aberdeen, Scotland. The highest postal code (ZE3 9) is located in Grutness, which is a small settlement on the Shetland Islands.