Edinburgh postcode areas
The EH postcode area serves Edinburgh and the Lothians. The historic Old and New Towns mix listed tenements with modern developments, demanding accurate address capture.
Why accurate Edinburgh addresses matter
- Faster checkout and forms for Edinburgh customers
- PAF-verified addresses cut failed deliveries
- Cleaner data for fulfilment, CRM and analytics
- Correct formatting for multi-occupancy buildings
Local context
Edinburgh's EH1 district includes the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, with complex multi-occupancy addresses.
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Use the address autocomplete API or the full Postcode Lookup API to let visitors find their Edinburgh address in seconds. Browse every region on the postcode areas page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an address in Edinburgh by postcode?
Enter a Edinburgh postcode into AutoPostcode and select the exact address from the list. Results are sourced from Royal Mail PAF, so they're complete and correctly formatted.
Which postcode areas cover Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is covered by the EH postcode area, spanning roughly 38,000+ postcodes and around 600,000 delivery points.
Is the Edinburgh address data accurate?
Yes — addresses come from Royal Mail PAF, the authoritative UK address file, which is refreshed regularly to reflect new and changed addresses.
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