FAQ About UK Postcodes

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one year ago | alfred

How often are UK postcodes updated or changed?

UK postcodes are updated regularly to account for new developments, changes in address information, or to improve the efficiency of mail delivery. The Royal Mail maintains and updates the UK postcode system.

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