Royal mail address format

The Royal Mail address format in the United Kingdom is as follows:

Postcode

The postcode is the first part of the address and is a unique code that identifies a specific geographic area. It consists of two parts:

• The outward code (e.g. SW1A)
• The inward code (e.g. 1AA)

The postcode is written in the following format:

Outward code Inward code

Example: SW1A 1AA

Address

The address is written in the following format:

Recipient's name House name or number Street name Town or city Postcode

Example:

John Smith 123 Main Street London SW1A 1AA

Additional information

Some additional information that can be included in the address is:

• Flat or Apartment number (if applicable)
• Building name (if applicable)
• Floor number (if applicable)

Example:

John Smith Flat 3 123 Main Street London SW1A 1AA

Special cases

There are some special cases to consider when writing a Royal Mail address:

• If the recipient's name is not known, use Addressee Unknown
• If the house number is not known, use Unknown
• If the street name is not known, use Unknown
• If the town or city is not known, use Unknown

Example:

Addressee Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown SW1A 1AA

It's worth noting that the Royal Mail has specific guidelines for writing addresses, and it's recommended to follow these guidelines to ensure that your mail is delivered correctly.