Free Postcode Maps

Free Postcode Map resources relating to postcodes and postcode maps

Free postcode map available to download. This map is an introduction to UK postcode mapping for business and features the 124 postcode areas that make up the UK postal codes. Featuring a simple outline map of the UK with the major towns and cities marked the map has all the postal boundaries overlaid in red with each postcode area code (first two postcode digits) displayed in red. As London postcodes are so condensed a separate map insert is included featuring all the London postcodes.

Map Marketing free postcode area map PDF has been designed to be printed at A4 and features postcode area details. A table of all 124 area codes is also featured on this page and can also be downloaded to accompany this map. Just download the PDF to view this information or if you prefer print out with the Free map.

Postcode Finder Map

If you are trying to find a postcode or find an address, then you will need to visit the Royal Mail’s website. They provide a free postcode finder that’s free for businesses or individuals to use with a daily limit of 50 searches.

If you are interested in finding out a little more about postcodes and how they work then you have come to the right place. Map Marketing are experts in postcode mapping and have been producing a range of postcode maps for over 20 years. We offer an extensive range of postcode mapping products and solutions for business as well as a dedicated team of cartographic postcode map designers should you require a customised map.

What are Postcodes?

Originally created by The Royal Mail and adopted in the UK between 1959 - 1974 to make postal delivery work more efficiently. Postcodes have evolved to form a crucial part of business planning and as an established reference point throughout the United Kingdom. A valid Postcode is formed using a series of letters and numbers of between 5 and 7 characters, this combination identifies an address or group of houses. A Postal code has two parts, an Outward and Inward code, separated by a space. Each full Postcode contains an average of 15 delivery points.

Postcodes operate at four levels. Take, for example, the Postcode SW18 1AZ

Level 1: Area

The UK is divided 124 postcode areas and each area is identified by the first two letters of the postcode (example SW). Each area has on average 183,000 delivery points. If you are looking for a postcode map to show postcodes at an area level, then please download our Free postcode map. If you are looking for a larger laminated wall map that features more information and detail, then Map Marketing produce the London postcode map can be found in our postcode sector map section.

Level 4: Units

Unit postcodes pinpoints a group of houses or addresses. Some organisations are allocated a unique Postcode to ensure the segregation of large deliveries of mail to a single address. This level of postcode is far too detailed to be able produce a range of maps, there are over 1.8 million unit postcodes that cover approximately 29 million address across the country.

Postcode Maps for Businesses

Postcode maps are a vital tool for any business to assist with planning. At Map Marketing, we are dedicated to ensuring our customers get the most accurate and up-to-date Postcode mapping, which reflects current boundary information as released by the Royal Mail and our publishing partner Bartholomew Mapping Solutions.

We offer a large range of postcode maps and postcode services including area, district, sector and city sector postcode maps. As postcodes and boundary information change our digital mapping files are quickly updated, we update our range on a weekly basis ensuring our products feature the very latest postcode changes.

Customised Postcode Maps

If you can’t find what you’re looking for from our set range of postcode products the experts in our custom mapping department are here to help. Our Bespoke mapping department can create affordable, unique site-centred maps covering just the area you need. Choose from a wide range of map styles, scales, data overlays and finishing options. For more information, contact us to get a customised map quote.