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Pudsey market decline reflects wider shifts in British town centres, Postcodes UK data shows
News 27 Jul 2026

Pudsey market decline reflects wider shifts in British town centres, Postcodes UK data shows

News that Pudsey Market faces an uncertain future has sparked debate about the changing role of traditional town centres. Postcodes UK examines how the West Yorkshire town's built-up area stacks up against other settlements, offering a fresh perspective on the pressures facing local high streets.

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Vistry’s portfolio sale spotlights the squeeze in London’s densest postcode
News 27 Jul 2026

Vistry’s portfolio sale spotlights the squeeze in London’s densest postcode

The sale of Vistry’s part-exchange portfolio to Spring is a straightforward balance-sheet move, but it lands at a time when the geography of housing pressure is impossible to ignore. Our analysis reveals that E12, the most crowded postcode district in Britain, averages 31.6 households per postcode.

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Amy Winehouse clinic serves a community where 31.6 households share a single postcode
News 26 Jul 2026

Amy Winehouse clinic serves a community where 31.6 households share a single postcode

A new east London residential clinic for women offers a two-year recovery programme. Postcodes UK analysis reveals the area includes the country's most densely packed postcode district, E12, where around 31.6 households share each code.

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Cairngorms wildfire fury spotlights the hidden threat to Britain’s loftiest postcodes
News 26 Jul 2026

Cairngorms wildfire fury spotlights the hidden threat to Britain’s loftiest postcodes

Evacuation anger in the Highlands has thrown a spotlight on the wildfire risks that come with living in postcodes. We examine the numbers behind altitude, access and vulnerability.

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From Larkhall to Alston: How the Highest Postcode Shapes Policing
News 26 Jul 2026

From Larkhall to Alston: How the Highest Postcode Shapes Policing

In the wake of an attempted murder in Larkhall, our data reveals the country's loftiest postcode district CA9, with an average altitude of 350m.

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Smart Data Consultation Could Shine Light on UK's £300,000 Price Gap
News 26 Jul 2026

Smart Data Consultation Could Shine Light on UK's £300,000 Price Gap

As the government pushes for smart data in homebuying, Postcodes UK data shows a national average of £366,949 versus just £69,939 in Sunderland's SR1 district. The consultation could help buyers navigate these stark contrasts.

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