What is outer postcode?
The first part is the outward postcode, or out- code. This is separated by a single space from the second part, which is the inward postcode, or in-code. The outward postcode enables mail to be sent to the correct local area for delivery.
What is a GLA postcode?
This London Postcode Map Covers: The Greater London Authority (GLA) area plus some surrounding areas.. Towns: Beckenham, Croydon, Dagenham, Dartford, Edgware, Enfield, Epsom, Harrow, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Uxbridge, Watford.
What is the Centre of London postcode?
The Centre of London is given the letter ‘C’ for CENTRAL, and is split into WC1 (where WC stands for West Central), WC2, EC1 (East Central), EC2, EC3, EC4. For anyone who doesn’t know London that system is a little misleading. The EC1-4 postcodes are actually referred to now as the ‘City of London’.
How many UK postcode districts are there?
Almost 3,000 postal districts cover the UK. Postcode Districts are used to subdivide postal areas and help route mail to its sorting office. Districts fall into areas. On average there are 23 districts in an area.
What is the smallest postcode in London?
EC2N
Smallest size is EC2N, East Central London (0.03 square miles ). Largest size is IV27, (1,393 square miles).
What postcode is central London?
The W1 postcode is often thought of as central London because it is the Tourist and clubbing centre, it’s also known as the West End, but it is actually slightly West of centre.