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Why the UK adds around 26,000 New Postcodes Every Year
Postcode Data 14 Mar 2026

Why the UK adds around 26,000 New Postcodes Every Year

Around 26,000 new postcodes are added in the UK each year. Here is why that happens, how quarterly updates work, and why fresh postcode data matters.

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Understanding the Haversine Formula
Guides 24 Jan 2026

Understanding the Haversine Formula

The Haversine formula calculates distances between two points on the Earth. Here is how it works and how we use it across Postcodes UK.

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What Is a Centroid and How Do We Use Them?
Guides 17 Jan 2026

What Is a Centroid and How Do We Use Them?

Centroids are the geographic centre points we use to plot postcodes, towns and counties on maps. Here is how they work and why they matter.

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Introducing Postcodes UK
Announcements 10 Jan 2026

Introducing Postcodes UK

A new free resource for exploring UK postcodes, cities, towns and villages. Find out what we offer and how we can help.

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