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What are non geographic postcodes?
Non-geographic postcode area BX is used solely for non-geographic addresses, with codes independent of the location of the recipient. Some postcode sectors or districts are set aside solely for non-geographic postcodes, including EC50, BS98, BT58, BX1–BX9, IM99, M60, N1P, NE99, SA99, SW9, WV99, WV98 and JE4.
Where is postcode XX40?
| Retailer | XX Postcodes |
|---|---|
| Oasis | XX40 1YY |
| Biocentre (COVID-19 testing) | XX40 4FL |
| AstraZeneca (COVID-19 testing) | XX40 8AZ |
| Biocentre (COVID-19 testing) Scotland | XX50 5FL |
Are all postcodes unique?
The postcode together with the number or name of a property is not always unique, particularly in rural areas. The outward postcode covers a unique area and has two parts which may in total be two, three or four characters in length.
How many different postcodes are there in the UK?
1.8 million postcodes
There are approximately 1.8 million postcodes in the UK and approximately 30 million individual postal addresses. Each separate postcode usually identifies the address to within 80 properties (with an average of 15 properties per postcode), although large businesses may have a unique code.
Who is responsible for postcodes?
The Royal Mail
The Royal Mail is responsible for the allocation of postcodes to postal addresses, although we will request a postcode on your behalf.
What is the biggest postcode area?
The biggest postcode area is IV , also known as Inverness. It is made up of 52 postcode districts for post towns.
Are there any non geographic postcodes in the UK?
Some postcode sectors or districts are set aside solely for non-geographic postcodes, including EC50, BS98, BT58, BX1–BX9, IM99, M60, N1P, NE99, SA99, SW9, WV99, WV98 and JE4. Also the first two numbers can be from the range 91 to 95 for businesses and a range 96 to 99 for Government departments.
Which is an example of a special postcode?
Britain’s constitutional hierarchy is unofficially reflected in the ordering of the following three postcodes: Organisations which receive enough post to justify having a dedicated postcode also, in a small proportion of cases, have their organisation name reflected in the last part of the code. Prominent examples include:
What is the non geographic postcode organisation BS98?
Non geographic Postcodes Postcode Organisation BS98 1TL TV Licensing BX1 1LT Lloyds Bank formerly known as Lloyds TSB BX2 1LB Bank of Scotland (part of Lloyds Banking BX3 2BB Barclays Bank
Which is the non geographic postcode for Bootle?
Girobank’s headquarters in Bootle used the non-geographic postcode GIR 0AA. GIR 0AAis a postcode created for Girobank in Bootle. It remained in use by its successors when Girobank was taken over by Alliance & Leicester and subsequently by Santander UK.