Distance Between UK Postcodes
This tool can be used to find the distance between postcodes in the UK. Type in the two postcodes and click the Show button.
Map Showing the Distance Between Two UK Postcodes
Options
How to Use Postcode Tool
Type in the first and second postcode then click the Show button. The map will then display the location of the two postcodes and also show the routes for:
- As the crow flies - the straight distance between the points
- By land transport - by car and/or boat
You will also see the distance displayed below the map for the distance as the crow flies and also by land transport. You can then type in more postcodes and click the show button to see more distances.
Note : This Postcode distance finder will measure the distance between full UK Postcodes.
Format of Outward Code / Out Code
Use the format "A(A)0(0)(A)", where:
- A is a character
- 0 is a digit
- () means optional
Format of Full UK Postcode
Use the format "A(A)0(0)(A)_0AA", where:
- A is a character
- 0 is a digit
- () means optional
- _ is a space
So any input of 2,3 or 4 characters is assumed to be an Out Code format and anything longer than 4 characters is assumed to be a full UK postcode.
Uses of This Postcode Tool
This tool has a wide range of possible uses from delivery estimation to point to point measurement. If you know of a useful application of this tool, let us know.
Problems or Suggestions
If you notice any errors or have suggestions for further development, then please contact freemaptools.
- Change land route colour from blue as it is easy to mix up with motorways.
Version History
- 20th September 2011 - Resolved issue where a postcode not found in the right hand textbox would be reported as not finding the value of the left hand textbox.
- 9th October 2008 - Resolved issue when Show button is clicked multiple times and distance keeps changing. Improved automatic zoom function.
- 23rd December 2007 - Added enter to submit function
- 22nd December 2007 - Improvements to back end storage system and some of the text on this page
- 16th December 2007 - Version 1 of functional system completed
- 15th December 2007 - Page created
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Previous Comments For This Page
really good one!!
On 01/02/2012
Great tool to use for agreeing radius allowances for operatives.
On 31/01/2012
Uncomplicated, easy to understand and it works
By Richard Kelly on 27/01/2012
I use this site on a regular basis. It's ingenious!
By Karen on 27/01/2012
Very useful tool. Congratulations to the designers and programmers.
By Dave A on 19/01/2012
great tool so simple to use and unlike some sites gives actual land travelling distance as well as "as the crow flies" which is only of real use if you're a crow.
On 19/01/2012
This is noice!
By Stu Lantz on 18/01/2012
Have the blue line in a different colour as it looks like a motorway! Perhaps a dotted red line. Swop it over with the Crow line.
By Bobby on 13/01/2012
easiest to use out of all sites
By maureen on 06/01/2012
Please could you show walking distances as this is what is used by my Local Authority to calculate eligibility for a school bus pass
On 04/01/2012
GREAT SITE SO EASY TO USE I USE IT ALL THE TIME
By GRAHAM on 23/12/2011
Fantastic - Easy to use tool - Well Done!
By Gary McGregor - KENT on 23/12/2011
Great tool, use this often in costings.
By Rye Oil Ltd (Graham) on 22/12/2011
This has got to be one of the better sites for travel information.
An accidental find but what a FIND!!!
Thank you
By msegee on 22/12/2011
Excellent website, quick and easy to use to calculate home to school distance for children's school.
On 19/12/2011
best of all sites for simplicity and speed
By joeP on 19/12/2012 on 19/12/2011
best one
By famalam on 12/12/2011
thank you so much....:)
On 11/12/2011
Brilliant found it by accident, but worth its weight in gold great
On 09/12/2011
what a site .....god bless the man who made this site....i love u....
On 08/12/2011
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