GB United Kingdom Major Regions Postal Code Details
๐๏ธ East Lothian ยท Scotland
EH32 0PZ
Aberlady
EH39 5BH
Athelstaneford
EH42 1NU
Belhaven
EH39 5PJ
Canty Bay
EH21 8PW
Carberry
EH32 0JH
Cockenzie
EH39 5DX
Dirleton
EH39 5BN
Drem
EH42 1JZ
Dunbar
EH39 5JX
East Fortune
EH40 3AH
East Linton
EH34 5EQ
East Saltoun
EH33 2LN
Elphinstone
EH41 4LN
Garvald
EH41 4JE
Gifford
EH33 1EF
Gladsmuir
EH31 2DU
Gullane
EH41 4AP
Haddington
EH36 5PX
Humbie
EH42 1SF
Innerwick
EH21 7TT
Inveresk
EH39 5JE
Kingston
EH32 0LD
Longniddry
EH41 4PZ
Luggate
EH33 1QD
Macmerry
EH21 6SN
Monktonhall
EH21 7AF
Musselburgh
EH33 2NL
New Winton
EH39 4AN
North Berwick
EH21 8SA
Old Craighall
TD13 5XN
Oldhamstocks
EH35 5JG
Ormiston
EH34 5ET
Pencaitland
EH32 0AD
Port Seton
EH32 9JX
Prestonpans
EH42 1UU
Spott
EH42 1TH
Stenton
EH33 1HY
Tranent
EH42 1XL
Tyninghame
EH21 8AT
Wallyford
EH42 1WN
West Barns
EH39 5AE
West Fenton
EH21 8PH
Whitecraig
EH42 1XA
Whitekirk
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).