about addresses
Addresses underpin everything
The UK’s addressing is respected worldwide for its integrity and accuracy. GeoPlace is the data specialist at the heart of a complex ecosystem that produces our National Address Gazetteer.
Why location data
Street data keeps us moving
Our street network provides one of the most important assets in society and managing it takes a lot of dedication and coordination to create seamless delivery of services to the public.
About addresses
Learn about the UPRN
Get to know Unique Property Reference Numbers – how they work, what they’re for.
about streets
About the USRN
The USRN is a key to ensuring works on street can be planned more effectively. For the public, this means less traffic congestion, increased safety and lower levels of disruption to road users.
Good addressing
Street naming and numbering
Correct street naming and numbering – good addressing – makes it possible to benefit from public services, find our way, save lives, grow businesses, and work together efficiently and effectively.
About addresses
How is an address created?
Learn how a UK address is created and managed throughout its lifecycle.
UPRN and USRN
Linked data using the UPRN and USRN
Take a look at some datasets that have been linked to the UPRN or USRN by various organisations.
