GB United Kingdom Major Regions Postal Code Details
๐๏ธ Scotland
AB10 1AB
AB12 3RL
AB30 1QJ
EH1 1AD
FK10 1AA
DD1 1AA
KA1 1AD
G61 1AB
EH21 6AA
G46 6AA
HS1 2AD
EH49 6JG
DD6 8AA
G1 1AB
IV1 1AA
PA11 3FD
EH18 1AA
AB37 9AA
KA11 1AE
FK4 1TA
KW15 1AA
G52 4BJ
EH26 9LY
ZE1 0AA
KA1 5FE
EH46 7AB
FK15 0AA
G60 5AA
EH27 8AA
Aberdeen City
Aberdeenshire
Angus
City Of Edinburgh
Clackmannanshire
Dundee City
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Lothian
East Renfrewshire
Eilean Siar
Falkirk
Fife
Glasgow City
Highland
Inverclyde
Midlothian
Moray
North Ayrshire
North Lanarkshire
Orkney Islands
Renfrewshire
Scottish Borders
Shetland Islands
South Ayrshire
South Lanarkshire
Stirling
West Dunbartonshire
West Lothian
๐ฎGB United Kingdom Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
๐ฎ What is the basic format of a UK postcode?
A UK postcode consists of 5-7 alphanumeric characters, split into two parts: the outward code (area and district) and inward code (specific street/building). Examples: SW1A 1AA (London) or M1 1AE (Manchester).
๐ How to find or validate a UK postcode?
Use Royal Mail's free Postcode Finder tool on their official website to search by address, or third-party APIs for validation.
โ ๏ธ What happens if I write a wrong postcode?
Incorrect postcodes may cause delays, returns, or lost mail. For important items, use Tracked services and double-check the recipient's postcode.
๐ฌ Is a postcode mandatory for UK mail?
Yes! Postcodes are essential. Mail without a postcode or with errors faces significant delivery issues. Always write the postcode on a separate line at the end of the address (e.g., London SW1A 1AA).