Need to find postcodes near a specific location? Whether you're planning a delivery route, researching an area, or building a mailing list, our Nearest Postcodes tool makes it easy. Enter any UK postcode and instantly see the closest postcodes ranked by distance.
How It Works
Using the tool is simple:
- Enter a UK postcode — This is your starting point
- Choose how many results — Use the slider to select 5 to 50 postcodes
- Click Search — Get instant results ranked by distance
The tool shows each postcode on an interactive map with numbered pins. Click any result in the list to highlight it on the map and see exactly where it is.
What Makes This Tool Different?
Instant Results, No API Limits
Unlike other postcode tools that rely entirely on external APIs (with rate limits and usage caps), our tool uses a local UK postcode database. This means results are instant and there's no limit on how many searches you can do.
Visual Map Display
Every result is plotted on an interactive map, making it easy to understand the geographic relationship between postcodes. Your origin postcode gets a green pin, while results are numbered in order of distance.
Export Your Results
Found the postcodes you need? Export them for use elsewhere:
- Copy All — Get a plain text list of postcodes for pasting anywhere
- Export CSV — Download a spreadsheet with postcodes, coordinates, and distances
- Share Link — Send your exact search to a colleague
Who Uses This Tool?
Delivery Companies
Planning delivery zones? Find all postcodes within your service area. The distance measurements help you understand coverage and plan efficient routes.
Direct Mail Marketers
Building a targeted mailing campaign? Start with a central postcode and find nearby areas to include. Export the list to CSV for easy import into your mailing system.
Market Researchers
Conducting surveys or sampling? Identify postcodes within a specific area for representative geographic coverage.
Estate Agents
Looking for comparable properties? Find nearby postcodes to expand your search area or identify similar neighborhoods.
Local Businesses
Defining your service area? See exactly which postcodes are within reach of your location and use the list for targeted advertising.
Understanding the Results
Distance Measurements
Distances shown are straight-line ("as the crow flies") measurements between postcode centre points. They're displayed in metres for nearby postcodes and kilometres for those further away. Actual travel distances will be longer due to road layouts.
Postcode Coverage
The tool searches postcodes in and around the same outward code area as your origin. For example, if you search SW1A 1AA, it will find postcodes in SW1, SW2, SW1A, SW1B, and nearby areas. This gives comprehensive local coverage without loading the entire UK postcode database.
Tips for Best Results
- Use full postcodes — Enter the complete postcode (e.g., "SW1A 1AA" not just "SW1A") for accurate positioning
- Adjust the count — Start with 20 results, then increase if you need more coverage
- Click to explore — Click any result to see it highlighted on the map
- Export for analysis — Use the CSV export to work with results in Excel or Google Sheets
Privacy
All processing happens in your browser. We don't track your searches, store your results, or collect any personal data. The postcode data is loaded directly into your browser, and nothing is sent to our servers.
Related Tools
Depending on what you're trying to do, these other tools might also help:
- Radius Map — Draw a circle on a map and find everything within a specific distance
- Distance Between — Calculate the distance between any two places
- Route Planner — Optimise a multi-stop delivery route through multiple postcodes
Try It Now
Ready to find postcodes near your location? Enter a postcode and get instant results — no sign-up required.
Got feedback or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you — get in touch.