United Kingdom Postal Codes

Browse the postal-code examples currently listed for United Kingdom. Copy a displayed code if useful, but verify the complete address and current requirements with the destination postal operator.

United Kingdom postal code format

This local reference lists the postal-code pattern AN NAA or ANN NAA or AANN NAA and the example SW1A 2AA for United Kingdom. It currently contains 5 region headings and 30 place examples; the list is not exhaustive and does not validate a full address.

Country background note

The United Kingdom uses an alphanumeric postcode system. Each postcode consists of an outward code (e.g. SW1A) identifying the postal district, and an inward code (e.g. 2AA) identifying the delivery point. The format varies by area. This is contextual information from a local reference dataset, not an official postal standard or delivery confirmation. Verify current requirements with the destination postal operator.

London postal codes

• London (Westminster/WC2) — WC2N 5DU
• London (West End/W1) — W1A 1AA
• London (City of London/EC) — EC2M 6XJ
• London (Southwark/SE1) — SE1 7PB
• London (Canary Wharf/E14) — E14 5AB
• London (Hackney/E8) — E8 1FJ

England (Major Cities) postal codes

• Birmingham (B1) — B1 1AA
• Manchester (M1) — M1 1AE
• Liverpool (L1) — L1 8JQ
• Leeds (LS1) — LS1 1BA
• Bristol (BS1) — BS1 1AA
• Sheffield (S1) — S1 2HH
• Nottingham (NG1) — NG1 1AA
• Newcastle (NE1) — NE1 7RU

Scotland postal codes

• Edinburgh (EH1) — EH1 1YZ
• Glasgow (G1) — G1 1AA
• Aberdeen (AB10) — AB10 1XE
• Dundee (DD1) — DD1 1DB
• Inverness (IV1) — IV1 1AA

Wales & Northern Ireland postal codes

• Cardiff (CF10) — CF10 1EP
• Swansea (SA1) — SA1 1AA
• Newport (NP20) — NP20 1AA
• Belfast (BT1) — BT1 1AA
• Londonderry (BT47) — BT47 1AA

England (South & South-West) postal codes

• Southampton (SO14) — SO14 0AA
• Brighton (BN1) — BN1 1AA
• Oxford (OX1) — OX1 1AA
• Cambridge (CB2) — CB2 1RL
• Exeter (EX1) — EX1 1AA
• Plymouth (PL1) — PL1 1AA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What postal-code format is listed for United Kingdom?

This reference lists AN NAA or ANN NAA or AANN NAA and the example SW1A 2AA. The example is not full-address validation.

Does this page list every United Kingdom postal code?

No. It contains 5 region headings and 30 selected place examples from a local reference dataset. Verify exact address details with the destination postal operator.

Can I copy a United Kingdom postal code?

Yes. Use the copy controls to copy a listed example, then confirm it matches the recipient's full address with the relevant postal authority.