GB United Kingdom Major Regions Postal Code Details
🏛️ Midlothian · Scotland
EH26 0RA
Auchendinny
EH25 9RX
Bilston
EH37 5TE
Blackshiels
EH19 2EG
Bonnyrigg
EH23 4LS
Carrington
EH22 2NT
Cousland
EH22 4TP
Craigesk
EH22 2DD
Dalkeith
EH22 1PR
Danderhall
EH23 4NY
Dewartown
EH26 0PE
Easter Howgate
EH22 4HR
Easthouses
EH37 5RJ
Edgehead
EH26 0PY
Edinburgh Technopole
EH37 5SU
Fala Dam
EH37 5SY
Fala Village
EH37 5RE
Ford
EH23 4TJ
Gorebridge
EH23 4PJ
Gowkshill
EH26 8QB
Howgate
EH18 1LU
Lasswade
EH46 7BE
Leadburn
EH20 9QG
Loanhead
EH22 5JD
Mayfield
EH26 0BF
Milton Bridge
EH22 3LX
Newbattle
EH22 4ND
Newtongrange
EH26 9LZ
Nine Mile Burn
EH23 4SU
North Middleton
EH37 5UB
Oxenfoord
EH37 5UR
Pathhead
EH26 9BH
Penicuik
EH37 5UG
Prestonhall
EH24 9AA
Rosewell
EH25 9PU
Roslin
EH25 9QF
Rosslynlee
EH26 9LB
Silverburn
EH20 9QZ
Straiton
EH23 4SF
Temple
EH37 5XU
Tynehead
EH22 2QG
Whitehill
EH22 1SG
Woolmet
📮GB United Kingdom Regional Postal Code FAQ & Postal Regulations
📮 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).
🔍 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.
⚠️ 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.
📬 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).