Understanding UK Postcodes Quiz

Which of the following best describes a 'full postcode' in the UK?

• The first two letters of a postcode

• The complete alphanumeric code identifying a specific address or group of addresses

• Only the numbers in a postcode

• The name of the city

What is the main purpose of dividing the UK into postcode areas?

• To assign telephone numbers

• To organise mail delivery efficiently

• To determine council tax bands

• To allocate school catchment areas

Which of the following is an example of a UK postcode district?

• SW1A

• London

• 10 Downing Street

• 1.5 miles

How many characters (including the space) are there in a standard UK full postcode?

• 4

• 5

• 6 or 7

• 8

Which part of the postcode 'EH8 9YL' represents the postcode area?

• EH

• 8

• 9YL

• 9

What is the correct order of the components in a standard UK postcode?

• Area, District, Sector, Unit

• District, Area, Unit, Sector

• Unit, Sector, Area, District

• Sector, Unit, District, Area

Which of the following is NOT a valid UK postcode area?

• AB

• ZZ

• BT

• G

What does the 'sector' in a UK postcode refer to?

• The first letter of the postcode

• The number after the space in the postcode

• The last two letters of the postcode

• The city name

Which of the following statements about postcode districts is TRUE?

• Each postcode district covers only one street

• A postcode district can cover several towns or parts of a city

• Postcode districts are unique to each building

• Postcode districts are only used in London

If a letter is addressed to 'OX1 3PU', which city is it most likely to be delivered to?

• Oxford

• Manchester

• Glasgow

• Cardiff