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United Kingdom Address Format

How to write an address in United Kingdom: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a United Kingdom address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 Example Street
  2. 2London
  3. 3SW1A 1AA
  4. 4United Kingdom

Postal code: Postcode

Correct example

123 Example Street
London
SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom

UK postcodes are usually written on their own line after the town. The outward code and inward code are separated by a space.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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