A delivery point is a single place that receives mail — a house, flat or business unit. In PAF terms it's the atomic unit of UK addressing: every deliverable address is one delivery point.
Delivery points and postcodes
- A postcode groups multiple delivery points (typically up to ~15)
- Each delivery point has a unique UDPRN
- Large buildings can hold many delivery points under one postcode
- PAF tracks delivery points as properties are built or removed
Why it matters for software
Resolving a postcode to its delivery points is what powers accurate postcode-to-address lookup. Each result is a delivery point the customer can confidently select.
Related concepts
See UDPRN, UPRN, or return to the PAF guide hub.
Frequently asked questions
What is a delivery point?
A delivery point is a single location to which Royal Mail makes a delivery — typically one household or business. It's the smallest addressable unit in the Postcode Address File.
How many delivery points are in a postcode?
A UK postcode usually covers up to around 15 delivery points, though this varies, especially for large buildings or business parks.
How is a delivery point identified?
Each delivery point in PAF has a Unique Delivery Point Reference Number (UDPRN) so it can be referenced consistently.
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