United Kingdom Postcodes
3,002 codes · 27,450 places
The United Kingdom has 3,002 postcodes in this directory, covering 27,450 places in 5 countries. Choose a country below or search by place name. This list covers outward codes — the first half of a UK postcode, such as M9 or BN91 — not full postcodes.
Postcodes by country
Frequently asked questions
How many postcodes are there in the United Kingdom?
This list has 3,002 postcodes covering 27,450 places in 5 countries.
What does a United Kingdom postcode look like?
For example G67. This list covers outward codes — the first half of a UK postcode, such as M9 or BN91 — not full postcodes.
Which country has the most postcodes?
England, with 2,256 postcodes.
Source: GeoNames postal codes (CC BY 4.0), geonames.org, retrieved 2026-10-22. Place coordinates are approximate. Check with the national postal service before sending anything valuable.